Mississippi Roast - Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast

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Mississippi Roast - Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
360 mins
Total Time:
380mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 06, 2023

This Mississippi Roast recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make pot roast that is cooked in a slow cooker. It is flavored with tangy pepperoncini peppers and a blend of seasonings, resulting in a tender and flavorful roast. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering, this dish requires minimal prep time and cooks low and slow to perfection. Serve it with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 6-8 pepperoncini peppers, whole
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Place the chuck roast in a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the roast.
  3. Add the whole pepperoncini peppers on top of the roast.
  4. Place the sliced butter on top.
  5. Pour the water into the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
  7. Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices.
  8. Serve the Mississippi roast with the cooking juices and pepperoncini peppers. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Interesting Facts

  • The Mississippi Roast gained popularity after a food blogger named Robin Chapman shared the recipe on her website in 2011.
  • The combination of ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers gives this pot roast a unique and tangy flavor.
  • Using a slow cooker for this recipe helps to tenderize the beef and allows the flavors to develop over time.
  • The Mississippi Roast is often served as a sandwich filling, making it a versatile dish for leftovers.