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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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⭐ Why You’ll Love It:

✔️ Only 5 ingredients
✔️ Insanely juicy, flavorful, and fork-tender
✔️ Dump-and-go recipe — no searing needed
✔️ Perfect for sandwiches, mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles

🧾 Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix)
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (mild, tangy flavor)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • Optional: 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice for extra zip
  • Salt & pepper to taste (usually not needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Add Everything to the Crockpot

  1. Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the roast.
  3. Add the butter on top and place the pepperoncinis around and on the meat.
  4. Pour in pepperoncini juice if using.

🔸 Step 2: Slow Cook

  1. Cover and cook on:
    • LOW for 8 hours (preferred for tenderness), or
    • HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender.

🔸 Step 3: Shred & Serve

  1. Remove roast and shred with two forks.
  2. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the juices.
  3. Serve hot over your favorite sides!

🥔 Serving Ideas:

  • Mashed potatoes or buttered noodles
  • Steamed rice or cauliflower rice
  • Toasted sandwich buns with melted provolone
  • Alongside roasted carrots or green beans

❄️ Storage & Reheat:

  • Fridge: Store leftovers up to 4 days
  • Freeze: Freeze shredded meat in broth for up to 3 months
  • Reheat: Microwave or simmer gently on the stove with a splash of broth

❓ FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes — brisket or bottom round can work, but chuck roast gives the best fall-apart texture.

Is this recipe spicy?
Not at all! Pepperoncinis are mild and tangy, not hot.

Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely! Add carrots, potatoes, or onions around the roast at the beginning (no stirring needed).

Can I use homemade ranch mix?
Yes! Combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, and ½ tsp dill for a quick sub.

💡 Final Thoughts

This Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is hands-off comfort food at its best — juicy, flavorful, and effortlessly delicious. Whether piled on a plate or stuffed in a roll, it’s a dish that always disappears fast.

Want an oven or Instant Pot version next? Just ask! 🙌🍽️

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