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Easy Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe

Effortlessly Easy Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe

This Easy Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe transforms an ordinary day into something special with minimal prep time and rich flavors.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, crowd-pleaser, Easy Mississippi Pot Roast, hearty meal, Slow Cooker Recipe, weeknight dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Roast

  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast You can also use brisket or round roast if desired.
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix Choose your favorite brand.
  • 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix Feel free to substitute with homemade gravy.
  • 5 pieces Pepperoncini Peppers Adjust quantity to suit your spice preference.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Or substitute with olive oil or coconut oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Optional Vegetables

  • ¼ cup Onion Quartered.
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season it generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • If you're adding optional vegetables, prepare them now by chopping the carrots and celery, and quartering the onion.

Cooking

  • In a hot skillet, add a drizzle of oil and brown the roast on all sides for about 3-4 minutes each.
  • Place the roast in your slow cooker and sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the top.
  • Add the pepperoncini peppers, prepared vegetables, and a few pats of unsalted butter.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • Once cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board to shred it with two forks.
  • Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it into the flavorful juices.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or as a hearty sandwich filling.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg