Famous Mississippi pot roast: chuck roast slow-cooked with ranch, au jus, butter and pepperoncini until fall-apart tender.
The 5 ingredients
- chuck roast
- ranch seasoning (1 packet)
- au jus gravy mix (1 packet)
- butter (1/2 cup)
- pepperoncini peppers
Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.
How long it takes
Allow 8 hr 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 8 hr of cooking. Makes 8 servings.
Tip for success
Add a splash of the pepperoncini brine for a little more tang.
5-Ingredient Mississippi Pot Roast
Famous Mississippi pot roast: chuck roast slow-cooked with ranch, au jus, butter and pepperoncini until fall-apart tender.
Ingredients
Method
- Put the roast in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch and au jus packets over the top.
- Place the butter on top and scatter the pepperoncini around the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without lifting the lid.
- Shred the beef in the juices and serve over mashed potatoes or on rolls.
Notes
Add a splash of the pepperoncini brine for a little more tang.
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