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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe – Easy Slow Cooker Dinner for Perfect Family Nights

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This Mississippi pot roast is a comforting, crowd-pleasing slow cooker dinner featuring tender beef, ranch and au jus seasoning, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. It’s a fuss-free, nostalgic meal perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • 6–10 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
  • Optional: 2-3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Optional: 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • Optional: 1 medium onion, quartered

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim excess fat. Optionally, season with a little salt and pepper.
  2. Place the roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top.
  3. Dot the top of the roast with butter cubes. Arrange pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the meat. Pour in pepperoncini juice.
  4. If using carrots, potatoes, or onion, tuck them around the roast.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding any large fatty pieces. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir into the juices.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

For best results, cook on LOW for maximum tenderness. Use certified gluten-free ranch and au jus mixes if needed. The roast tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. You can make this in a Dutch oven or Instant Pot if you don’t have a slow cooker. Skim excess fat from juices if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or on sandwich rolls.

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