Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Crockpot Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Dinner
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast made with just five ingredients, resulting in tender, juicy meat perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 to 10 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the juice
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the roast.
- Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker.
- Pour the pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup of their juice over the roast.
- Cut the butter into four pats and place evenly over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the roast and let it rest covered loosely with foil for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Shred the meat with two forks and mix with the juices and peppers in the crockpot before serving.
Notes
Do not lift the lid during cooking to avoid extending cooking time. Butter placed on top melts and bastes the meat evenly. For thicker sauce, reduce juices in a saucepan after cooking. Optional additions include garlic cloves or diced onion for extra flavor. Can be adapted for Instant Pot or made low-carb by substituting au jus mix with beef broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces (170 grams)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 30
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