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Easy Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

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A simple, hands-off crockpot recipe that transforms a beef chuck roast into tender, flavorful comfort food with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature and sliced into pats
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim the roast by removing any large chunks of fat or silver skin. (5 minutes)
  2. Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side. (10 minutes)
  3. Place the roast in the crockpot insert. If seared, pour any browned bits from the pan over the roast.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  5. Place the slices of butter on top of the roast, then scatter the pepperoncini peppers around and on top.
  6. Pour ½ cup beef broth around the edges, avoiding pouring directly on the butter.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and easily shredded.
  8. Remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred or slice against the grain and spoon the juices from the crockpot over the meat.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds flavor and a nice crust. Keep the slow cooker on low for best tenderness. Avoid stirring the roast during cooking to prevent breaking down meat fibers. Add broth if liquid gets low during cooking. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Use fresh pepperoncini from the deli section for best flavor.

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Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, crockpot recipe, slow cooker, beef chuck roast, easy dinner, comfort food, pepperoncini, ranch seasoning

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