Name: Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • 2–4 pound chuck roast; • 1 packet ranch dressing mix; • 1 packet au jus gravy mix; • 8 pepperoncini peppers; • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional); • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Description

Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender, buttery, and tangy slow-cooked classic made with chuck roast, ranch mix, au jus, and pepperoncini. An easy, flavorful family dinner with just six ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2–4 pound chuck roast

• 1 packet ranch dressing mix

• 1 packet au jus gravy mix

• 8 pepperoncini peppers

• 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the crockpot.

2. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.

3. Add pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour in the pepper juice.

4. Top the roast with the butter.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until tender.

6. Shred the roast with two forks and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

– Do not add water—natural juices and butter provide all the liquid needed.

– This recipe works with pork shoulder or chicken thighs as alternatives.

– Add baby potatoes or carrots in the final hours for a complete one-pot meal.

– Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

– Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven to preserve moisture.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 480
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American