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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Perfect Pepperoncini Flavor

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A slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers and buttery ranch seasoning, delivering tender, flavorful meat perfect for family meals and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 7–10 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Add freshly ground black pepper and rub minced garlic cloves over the surface if using.
  3. Slice softened butter into pats and place on top of the seasoned roast.
  4. Place the roast in the slow cooker. Pour beef broth around the roast, not over the butter. Scatter pepperoncini peppers and their juice evenly around and on top. Add sliced onions beneath or beside the roast if using.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Check doneness; if not tender, cook for an additional hour. Aim for an internal temperature of 190-200°F for shreddable texture.
  7. Remove the roast and shred it with two forks directly in the crockpot. Stir shredded meat back into the cooking liquid.
  8. If the cooking liquid is too thin, remove the roast, switch crockpot to high, and thicken the liquid by stirring in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water. Cook for 15 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Do not skip the butter as it creates a rich sauce and moist meat. Resist lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture. Optional searing adds crust and flavor but is not required. Use banana peppers as a milder substitute for pepperoncini if needed. For gluten-free, verify seasoning mixes. To thicken gravy, use cornstarch slurry.

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