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Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Homemade with Zesty Pepperoncini

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast infused with zesty pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, and butter for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.9 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 7 to 10 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast, leaving some marbling. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly.
  3. Spread softened unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface of the roast.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mix generously over all sides of the butter-coated roast, pressing lightly to stick.
  5. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker insert.
  6. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over and around the roast. Pour 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice and 1/2 cup beef broth around the roast (not directly on top).
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until meat is fork-tender and falling apart.
  8. Remove the roast and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Use two forks to shred the meat, mixing it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or extra pepperoncini if desired.

Notes

For thicker sauce, stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water into slow cooker juices and cook on high for 15 minutes before shredding. Avoid opening slow cooker frequently to prevent heat loss. Butter helps seasoning stick and enriches sauce. Can substitute brisket for chuck roast or use dairy-free butter alternatives. Leftovers reheat well on stovetop or microwave with added broth if needed.

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