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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Family Dinner

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A simple, comforting crockpot pot roast recipe using just five ingredients that yields tender, flavorful meat with a rich, tangy sauce perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
  • 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers plus about 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 1 packet (about 0.9 ounce / 25 grams) au jus gravy mix

Instructions

  1. Pat your chuck roast dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the crockpot.
  3. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Place butter on top in pats. Scatter pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour about 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice over everything.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the roast is fork-tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  5. Remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Stir the sauce in the crockpot, skimming off excess fat if desired. Shred or slice the meat against the grain for serving.
  6. Optional: If sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the sauce. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Searing the roast is optional but recommended for better flavor and texture. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain heat. Use chuck roast for best tenderness. Leftover sauce is great over mashed potatoes or rice. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Instant Pot can be used with 60 minutes high pressure cooking and natural release.

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