Description
Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Mississippi Pot Roast is your dream come true — a savory, tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast that’s impossibly easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick dinner, hearty meal prep, or simply adding to your rotation of easy dinner ideas, this recipe delivers bold, buttery, tangy flavors in every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker or Dutch oven, you can create a dish that’s as perfect for Sunday supper as it is for busy weeknights. Whether you’re looking for family dinner ideas, slow cooker recipes, or easy comfort food, this Mississippi Pot Roast will become a go-to favorite! It’s rich, hearty, and guaranteed to satisfy any meat lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (plus a splash of brine)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Optional: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. Prep the Chuck Roast: Pat the beef roast dry. (Optional: Sear on all sides in a skillet with vegetable oil until browned.)
2. Season: Place the roast in the slow cooker or Dutch oven. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and au jus mix.
3. Add Flavor: Arrange pepperoncini peppers around the roast and drizzle a splash of the pepperoncini brine over the top.
4. Top with Butter: Slice butter into pats and scatter them evenly over the roast.
5. Cook:
- Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Oven: Cover tightly and bake at 275°F (135°C) for 3.5–4 hours.
6. Shred and Serve: Use two forks to shred the beef in the juices. Serve hot with your favorite sides!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker)