Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
A flavorful and tender Mississippi Pot Roast cooked low and slow in a slow cooker with classic ranch and onion soup mix, buttery richness, and tangy peperoncini peppers, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth beef roast perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 2–3 pound chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Searing
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
Slow Cooker Add-ins
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix (or au jus gravy mix)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 8 peperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet on high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to become very hot to properly sear the beef.
- Prepare and sear the roast: Pat dry the chuck roast using paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the roast in the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a flavorful crust.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Place the seared roast into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the packet of ranch dressing mix and the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
- Add butter and peppers: Top the roast with 1/2 cup of salted butter and arrange 8 peperoncini peppers on and around the roast for tangy flavor.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook the roast on low for 8 hours, ensuring the lid remains closed to keep the meat tender and juicy.
- Shred and serve: After cooking, shred the beef using two forks, discarding any large fatty pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy the flavorful, tender pot roast.
Notes
- Do not open the slow cooker lid while cooking to prevent heat loss and tough meat.
- Peperoncini peppers add a subtle tangy and mild heat, but you can adjust quantity based on preference.
- The roast can also be seared in the slow cooker if it has a sauté or sear function to minimize cleanup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Keywords: Mississippi Pot Roast, slow cooker roast, chuck roast recipe, hearty beef dinner, easy slow cooker meal
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