Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
Effortlessly delicious slow cooker pot roast with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, pepperoncini, and butter for tender, flavorful meat that cooks itself.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
Instructions
- Place chuck roast in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle ranch and au jus mixes on top of roast, distributing evenly.
- Add pepperoncini and juice (optional) around the roast.
- Place the butter on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until meat is fall-apart tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks and stir into cooking juices. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- No water needed. Ingredients create enough liquid during cooking.
- Can use pork shoulder or chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time for chicken (4 to 5 hours on low).
- Skip pepperoncini for milder flavor. Can add carrots or potatoes for complete meal.
- Don’t lift lid during cooking to maintain temperature and reduce cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
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