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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Slow Cooker Easy Perfect Comfort Meal

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A cozy, hands-off slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender chuck roast simmered with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a tangy, buttery, and savory comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) softened butter
  • 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3 to 4-pound beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Lay the roast flat in the bottom of your slow cooker. No need to preheat.
  3. Sprinkle 1 packet each of ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  4. Slice 1/2 cup of softened butter into pats and place them evenly on top of the roast.
  5. Scatter 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves and 6 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast. Pour in 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and easily shredded.
  7. Remove the roast carefully with tongs onto a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat, mixing it back into the juices in the slow cooker.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
  9. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to reduce.

Notes

Do not skip the butter as it creates a rich, silky sauce. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Optional searing adds flavor but is not necessary. Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and ranch seasoning with dairy-free alternatives. If sauce is too thin, reduce by cooking uncovered on HIGH or use a cornstarch slurry.

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