Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Homemade with Zesty Pepperoncini
A tender and flavorful pot roast simmered with zesty pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, and au jus mix, perfect for a cozy, no-fuss meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or 60-75 minutes (pressure cooker)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker) or 1 hour 25 minutes (pressure cooker)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (0.9 ounces) au jus gravy mix
- 1 jar (7-8) pepperoncini peppers with 1/2 cup juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Optional: Sear the roast in a large skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker insert and sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Slice the unsalted butter into pats and scatter over the roast. Distribute the minced garlic evenly on top.
- Arrange the pepperoncini peppers on and around the roast and pour the pepperoncini juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and shred the meat using two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat with juices and peppers.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread with some peppers on the side.
Notes
Searing the roast is optional but recommended for deeper flavor. Do not drain the pepperoncini juice as it adds essential tang. Keep the slow cooker lid on during cooking to maintain moisture. Leftovers reheat well and taste better the next day. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, replace seasoning mixes with almond flour or check labels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, pepperoncini, slow cooker pot roast, easy pot roast, tender beef, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, comfort food