Description
Mississippi Pot Roast brings hearty comfort straight from Southern kitchens with ranch and pepperoncini peppers creating irresistible depth. Ranch seasoning and tangy peppers elevate tender slow-cooked beef into a mouthwatering meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 (3-4 lb / 1.4-1.8 kg) chuck roast
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Meticulously coat the chuck roast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface of the meat.
- Generously sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix directly over the top of the seasoned roast, creating a flavorful dry rub that will infuse the meat with rich, tangy notes.
- Strategically place whole butter pats across the roast’s surface, allowing them to slowly melt and enhance the meat’s moisture and richness during cooking.
- Artfully distribute whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast’s perimeter, which will contribute a subtle, zesty undertone to the final dish.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the roast to gently simmer and tenderize over 8 to 10 hours (or approximately 480 to 600 minutes).
- Once cooking time is complete, verify the roast’s tenderness by attempting to shred the meat with two forks; the meat should effortlessly pull apart with minimal resistance.
- Transfer the succulent roast to a serving platter, spooning the aromatic cooking juices over the top to maximize flavor and moisture retention.
Notes
- Select chuck roast with rich marbling to ensure maximum tenderness and deep flavor during slow cooking.
- Unsalted butter prevents excessive saltiness while delivering that signature rich, velvety texture throughout the roast.
- Customize pepperoncini pepper heat levels by reducing quantity or removing seeds for a milder dining experience.
- Elevate your meal by serving alongside creamy mashed potatoes, colorful roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
- Transform leftover pot roast into delectable sandwiches, hearty tacos, or comforting soups with remarkable culinary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg