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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with 5 Easy Steps

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A comforting and tender slow cooker Mississippi pot roast with pepperoncini peppers, delivering melt-in-your-mouth beef with a tangy, buttery flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (1/4 cup) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (1/4 cup) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
  • Optional: 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, a few sprigs

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim any large pieces of fat or silver skin, leaving some marbling for juiciness.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the roast. If using, rub in minced garlic and fresh herbs.
  3. Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker insert. Add softened butter on top, distributing it evenly.
  4. Scatter whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour the pepperoncini juice over everything.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and pulls apart easily. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. Remove the roast and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Shred the meat directly in the slow cooker with two forks and stir to soak up the juices.
  7. Serve the tender meat and peppers over mashed potatoes, rice, or inside crusty rolls.

Notes

If your slow cooker runs hot, check the roast around 6 hours to avoid overcooking. Resting the roast after cooking helps redistribute juices for moist, tender meat. Optional browning of the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is not necessary. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine. Use gluten-free ranch and au jus mixes to keep recipe gluten-free.

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