Description
Mississippi pot roast is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a savory blend of ranch dressing and zesty pepperoncini. This dish fills your home with irresistible aromas and promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to savor every drop of its rich gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 jar (12 oz) pepperoncini peppers
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the seared roast in the slow cooker or Dutch oven. Sprinkle ranch dressing and au jus gravy mix over the top.
- Add pepperoncini peppers and their juice, then pour beef broth around the roast until halfway submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours (or in an oven at 275°F for 5-6 hours).
- Stir in butter before serving to enhance richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg