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Cozy Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Tender Juicy Beef

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A simple, hands-off crockpot recipe for tender, juicy Mississippi pot roast with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, and butter that delivers rich, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Optionally, sear the roast in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the roast.
  3. Spread the stick of butter on top of the roast in slices or chunks.
  4. Arrange the whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, pouring in the juice from the jar.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup beef broth around the roast, careful not to wash off the seasoning.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or 5-6 hours on high if short on time).
  7. Check doneness by inserting a fork; it should slide in easily and the meat should shred with little effort.
  8. Remove the roast and shred the beef using two forks. Return shredded beef to the crockpot and stir into the juices and peppers.
  9. If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken or stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and cook until thickened.
  10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred sides.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional. Use low and slow cooking for best tenderness. Butter placed on top melts into the meat for richness. Pepperoncini peppers and juice tenderize and add tang. If sauce is thin after cooking, thicken with cornstarch slurry or reduce uncovered on high. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Can be cooked in a Dutch oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours as an alternative.

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