Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Southern cooking to your table. This tender beef roast, infused with zesty pepperoncini and savory seasonings, creates an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With minimal prep and a slow cooker to do the work, you can enjoy rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 oz)
- 6 sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup beef broth
- Optional: 2 cups carrots and potatoes (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side of the roast for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the ranch dressing and au jus gravy packets. Sprinkle evenly over the roast.
- Pour beef broth over the roast and top with sliced pepperoncini.
- Place in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks directly in the pot and serve over mashed potatoes or as a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg