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Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Zesty Pepperoncini Slow Cooker Meal

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast featuring tender chuck roast with zesty pepperoncini peppers, perfect for easy, comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 jar (about 7 oz) pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: sliced onions or carrots

Instructions

  1. Pat the 3-4 lb chuck roast dry with paper towels.
  2. Optional: Sear the roast in a hot skillet with a little oil for 3-4 minutes per side to develop a crust.
  3. Place the roast flat in the slow cooker insert.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast.
  5. Slice the softened butter into pats and place on top of the roast.
  6. Scatter the whole jar of pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, including about 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice.
  7. Sprinkle minced garlic cloves over everything.
  8. Optional: Add sliced onions or carrots around the edges.
  9. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and shreds easily (about 195°F internal temperature).
  10. Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
  11. Stir the juices and peppers back into the shredded meat.
  12. If sauce is too thin, remove meat and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
  13. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water to loosen.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Use a chuck roast with good marbling for best tenderness. To thicken sauce, add a cornstarch slurry and cook on high for a few minutes. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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