Description
Mississippi pot roast brings hearty comfort straight from Southern kitchens, melding tangy pepperoncini with rich ranch and au jus flavors. Slow-cooked beef promises melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that will satisfy hungry souls seeking a classic family-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 chuck roast (around 3–4 pounds)
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet McCormick Au Jus mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup or 113 grams) butter
- 5 pepperoncini peppers (from a jar)
Instructions
- Nestle the chuck roast in the slow cooker, positioning it centrally for even cooking.
- Generously dust the ranch seasoning mix across the entire surface of the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the au jus mix directly over the ranch seasoning, creating a flavorful spice blend.
- Position the entire butter stick strategically on top of the seasoned roast, allowing it to melt and infuse moisture throughout cooking.
- Scatter pepperoncini peppers around and over the butter, distributing them evenly to maximize flavor penetration.
- Leave the roast completely dry – no additional liquid is required for this technique.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the roast to slowly tenderize and develop rich flavors over approximately 8 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to gently pull and shred the meat, creating tender, succulent strands.
- Transfer the shredded roast to a serving platter, spooning any remaining cooking juices over the meat to enhance moisture and taste.
- Pair with complementary side dishes that can absorb the delectable pan juices.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by using homemade ranch and au jus mixes to control sodium and preservatives.
- Select a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor during slow cooking.
- Reduce butter quantity for a lighter version or swap with olive oil for heart-healthy alternative.
- Adjust pepperoncini peppers based on spice preference, starting with fewer and adding more to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg