Description
Imagine a tender, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, infused with savory, comforting flavors. This crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is a true classic, with its rich gravy and unbelievably succulent beef.
Ingredients
2.5–3 lb Chuck Roast
1 package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
1 package of Au ju gravy mix
5–6 Pepperoncini Peppers
1 stick of butter unsalted
Instructions
Place the chuck roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the packet of au jus gravy mix and the packet of ranch dressing mix over the top of the roast.
Add the butter, placing it directly onto the top of the roast.
Pour in the pepperoncini peppers.
Set your slow cooker to low. Cook for 8-10 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Once the roast is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Then, shredding the beef helps create a delicious mixture with the sauce.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss it with the gravy.
Serve the Mississippi Pot Roast hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
The pot roast is ready when it easily falls apart with a fork. It should be incredibly tender!
If the gravy seems too thin, you can thicken it by mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water, stirring it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Allow the shredded beef to rest in the juices, this ensures maximum flavor and moisture.
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add a pinch of salt or pepper, depending on your preferences.
While this recipe is designed to be a set-it-and-forget-it meal, you can sear the roast in a hot skillet with a little oil before adding it to the slow cooker. This adds a layer of depth and flavor, and also provides a gorgeous color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 per serving (Estimate)
- Fat: Varies depending on cut and size of roast (Estimate)
- Carbohydrates: Varies, primarily from gravy mix and vegetables (Estimate)
- Protein: Varies depending on the amount eaten (Estimate)