Cozy Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Tangy Pepperoncini Gravy
A comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast with a tangy pepperoncini gravy, perfect for cozy nights and easy meals. This recipe combines simple pantry staples for a flavorful, tender, and juicy pot roast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 0.9 ounces) au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 7 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 1/4 cup juice)
- 1 cup beef broth
- Optional: 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and trim excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over all sides of the roast. Rub gently. Press minced garlic onto the meat if using.
- Place the roast in the crockpot. Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
- Nestle whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, then add about 1/4 cup of their juice.
- Cut butter into pats and place evenly on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Avoid lifting the lid frequently.
- Check if the roast pulls apart easily; if not, cook an additional 30 to 60 minutes on low.
- Remove the roast and set aside to rest. Stir the juices and butter in the crockpot to form a smooth gravy. Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve sliced or shredded with the tangy pepperoncini gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into hot juices. Cook on high for 10 minutes until thickened. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to prevent heat loss. Use whole pepperoncini for milder tang and texture. Butter adds richness; substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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