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Easy Mississippi Pot Roast in a slow cooker with five simple ingredients.

Mississippi Pot Roast

A cozy, hands-off dinner made with five simple ingredients that result in a tender and flavorful roast with a buttery gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 to 4 lb chuck roast Choose one with good marbling for easier shredding.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix This is packed with flavor.
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 8 tbsp butter, cut into chunks This enhances the buttery flavor.
  • 6 to 10 peppers pepperoncini peppers Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of juice, if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put the chuck roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the top.
  3. Place the butter chunks on top of the seasonings.
  4. Add the pepperoncini peppers around the roast and, if you enjoy tang, add the pepperoncini juice.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
Serving
  1. When finished, shred the roast with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
  2. Stir the shredded meat into the sauce and serve warm.

Notes

For less tanginess, reduce the number of peppers and skip the juice; for more kick, add extra pepperoncini juice or red pepper flakes. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.