Print

Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Meal

crockpot mississippi pot roast - featured image
Print Recipe

A simple, flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring beef chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, sliced into pats
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with 1/4 cup (60 ml) juice
  • Optional: fresh cracked black pepper for seasoning
  • Optional: garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with freshly cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of garlic powder if desired.
  2. Place the seasoned roast directly into the slow cooker insert.
  3. Sprinkle 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix evenly over the top of the roast, then sprinkle 1 packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  4. Place 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, cut into pats, evenly over the roast.
  5. Add 6-8 whole pepperoncini peppers on top and pour in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of their juice. Do not stir.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking.
  7. Check tenderness by inserting a fork; the roast should shred easily. If not, cook another 30-60 minutes on low.
  8. Using two forks, shred the meat directly in the crockpot and stir it into the buttery sauce.
  9. Serve hot, spooning sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Optional searing of the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is not necessary. Use low-sodium seasoning mixes to reduce salt content. Butter is key for a rich sauce. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain temperature and tenderness. Can add vegetables like carrots or potatoes halfway through cooking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil.

Nutrition

Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker, crockpot, beef chuck roast, easy dinner, comfort food, 5-ingredient recipe, tender pot roast

Find it online: https://evabakery.com/tender-crockpot-mississippi-pot-roast-recipe-easy-5-ingredient-slow-cooker-meal/