Mississippi Pot Roast
A flavorful and easy pot roast recipe that cooks itself in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families seeking comfort food.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers (including juice)
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- to taste optional Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by patting your chuck roast dry with paper towels to help with browning.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the top.
- Add the jar of pepperoncini peppers along with all the juice.
- Top everything with a stick of butter.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooking time is complete, shred the roast with two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together and serve alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or in a sandwich.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding carrots, potatoes, or mushrooms. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.