Description
Mississippi pot roast delivers comfort on a plate, blending tender beef with zesty ranch and pepperoncini for a mouthwatering Southern classic. Home cooks can elevate weeknight dinners with this simple, flavorful one-pot wonder that promises pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3.4 pounds beef chuck roast
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup pepperoncini pepper juice
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Position oven rack in the middle and warm to 275°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for transforming the roast into a tender delicacy.
- Select a heavy Dutch oven and drizzle olive oil, heating to medium-high temperature for optimal meat searing.
- Carefully place roast into the hot pan, developing a rich golden-brown crust on each surface to lock in robust flavors.
- After searing, gently drench the meat with pepperoncini juice, allowing the tangy liquid to permeate the protein.
- Artfully arrange whole pepperoncini around the roast, creating a flavorful bed that will infuse moisture during cooking.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix across the meat, ensuring even distribution of zesty herbs and savory notes.
- Strategically place butter atop the roast, which will slowly melt and contribute to the dish’s luxurious texture and depth.
- Securely cover the Dutch oven and slide into the preheated oven for a patient 3-4 hour transformation.
- Verify tenderness by testing with a fork – the meat should effortlessly pull apart when perfectly cooked.
- Using two forks, gently shred the roast and lovingly mix with accumulated cooking juices to maximize flavor intensity.
- Transfer to a serving platter, allowing the succulent, herb-infused meat to be the centerpiece of your meal.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose a chuck roast with good marbling for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust ranch and au jus seasoning quantities to control saltiness and heat according to personal preference.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap regular ranch mix for low-sodium or gluten-free versions to accommodate specific health needs or dietary restrictions.
- Smart Leftover Strategy:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes (oven) / 8 hours (slow cooker) / 60 minutes (Instant Pot)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1190 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg