Name: Mississippi Pot Roast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3-4 lb. chuck roast; 1 packet ranch dressing mix; 1 packet au jus gravy mix; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 6 pepperoncini peppers

Description

This fork-tender slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is super easy to make with only FIVE ingredients but boasts of deliciously decadent, buttery, rich and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lb. chuck roast
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

[Optional Step] Over medium high heat, sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Place roast in slow cooker and sprinkle evenly with ranch dressing and au jus gravy mix.
Add cubed butter and whole pepperoncini peppers. If adding veggies, see notes.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Shred the roast with two forks and return meat to the pot to toss in the juices.
Dish and serve hot with mashed potatoes or your own sides.

Notes

If adding veggies, use 1 lb. baby carrots and 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes.