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Easy Tender Mississippi Pot Roast

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 1 jar (about 7 ounces) pepperoncini peppers, including juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place the roast in the slow cooker base.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Add garlic powder if using.
  5. Place softened butter on top of the roast, scatter whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top, and pour about half of the pepperoncini juice over the roast.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the meat easily pulls apart with a fork. Do not exceed 10 hours to avoid mushy texture.
  7. Remove the roast and shred it directly in the slow cooker juices with two forks. Stir the shredded meat into the juices.
  8. Serve the tender meat over mashed potatoes, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but is optional. Use only half the pepperoncini juice to tenderize without overpowering. Cook on LOW for best texture; HIGH setting can be used for 4-5 hours but watch closely to avoid drying out. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to keep moist. For low sodium, use reduced-salt seasoning mixes or rinse peppers slightly.

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