Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
A simple and comforting slow cooker pot roast recipe using just five ingredients, delivering tender, flavorful beef with a tangy, buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with some juice
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and pat dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Sear the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker pot, fat side up.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Place sticks of unsalted butter on top of the roast, then scatter the pepperoncini peppers around it, pouring in some of their juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the roast directly in the slow cooker using tongs or forks, mixing it with the juices and peppers.
- Serve the tender beef and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds extra flavor. Do not lift the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. If sauce is too thin, remove some liquid and simmer on stove to reduce. Leaving some fat on the meat adds richness. The recipe can be adapted for Instant Pot or made dairy-free by substituting butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounc
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, Mississippi pot roast, easy dinner, comfort food, 5-ingredient recipe