Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Zesty Pepperoncini Peppers Meal
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast featuring zesty pepperoncini peppers and a savory seasoning mix, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (slow cooker low) or 4-5 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1/4 cup) Mississippi pot roast seasoning mix (ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, garlic powder, onion powder)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers with juice and brine
- 1 cup beef broth
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
- Optional: sliced onions
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Trim any large chunks of fat from the chuck roast (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle the Mississippi pot roast seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the roast (about 3 minutes).
- Spread softened butter all over the seasoned roast, pressing it in gently (about 2 minutes).
- Place the roast in the slow cooker. Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing away the seasoning. Scatter pepperoncini peppers on and around the meat, then pour the pepperoncini brine over everything (about 5 minutes).
- If using, add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs and sliced onions now (about 2 minutes).
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, check to ensure there is enough liquid; add more beef broth or water if needed (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the roast carefully and shred it with two forks in the slow cooker or on a platter. Mix shredded beef with cooking juices and pepperoncini peppers (about 10 minutes).
Notes
Searing the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Do not skip the pepperoncini brine as it keeps the roast juicy and flavorful. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to prevent heat loss and extended cooking time. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free seasoning mixes. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 oz (170 g) c
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 2025
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 3540
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