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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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A simple and tender slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe with just five ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights. The roast melts in your mouth with a rich, buttery, and tangy gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast (USDA Choice preferred)
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers with juice

Instructions

  1. Trim any thick excess fat from the chuck roast using a sharp knife.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the roast and pat gently to stick.
  3. Place the seasoned roast flat in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly on top of the roast.
  5. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers on and around the roast, then pour the entire jar’s juice over everything.
  6. Slice the unsalted butter into pats and place them on top of the roast.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and shreddable. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours if short on time.
  8. Remove the roast with tongs or forks, place on a platter, and shred the meat with two forks.
  9. Stir the juices and melted butter in the slow cooker to combine into a gravy. Pour some over the shredded meat and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the roast before slow cooking. Use the low setting for best tenderness. Do not open the lid frequently to maintain heat. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry in last 15 minutes on HIGH. Butter is key for silky gravy; can substitute with dairy-free butter or coconut oil for dairy-free version. Check ranch and gravy mixes for gluten if needed.

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Keywords: slow cooker, Mississippi pot roast, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, comfort food, chuck roast, pepperoncini, ranch seasoning

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