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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast (Easy Recipe)

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This Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a perfectly balanced tangy, savory, and buttery richness. With simple ingredients and a hands-off slow cooker method, it delivers incredibly tender, fall-apart beef that’s perfect for busy days and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into pats
  • 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Use tongs to flip and brown all sides.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast. Do not stir.
  5. Place the pats of butter on top of the seasoning packets. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around the roast. Pour the pepperoncini juice into the bottom of the slow cooker, being careful not to wash the seasonings off the meat.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and falling apart.
  7. Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  8. Skim excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker if desired. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir into the juices. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb flavor.
  9. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not skip the sear—it adds deep flavor. Use low heat for the most tender results. Do not add extra liquid; the meat releases its own juices. Let the shredded meat rest in the juices before serving. For a spicy kick, add extra pepperoncinis or red pepper flakes. For a keto-friendly version, serve over cauliflower mash. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker pot roast, tender beef, chuck roast, easy dinner, comfort food, pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, au jus

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