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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with Zesty Pepperoncini Gravy Made Easy

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A simple, no-fuss slow cooker pot roast infused with zesty pepperoncini and savory ranch seasoning, delivering tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with a tangy gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, sliced
  • 8–10 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 smashed fresh garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3-4 pound chuck roast dry with paper towels. Trim any thick excess fat, leaving some marbling. Lightly season with freshly cracked black pepper all over.
  2. Place the roast in the base of the crockpot. No need to brown it beforehand.
  3. Evenly distribute one packet each of ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the roast, pressing gently to help them stick.
  4. Scatter 8-10 pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, then pour in all the juice from the pepper jar. Place 1/2 cup of sliced unsalted butter evenly on top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  6. Check tenderness by inserting a fork; if it does not shred easily, cook for another hour on low.
  7. Remove the roast carefully with tongs onto a cutting board or platter. Use two forks to shred the meat.
  8. Stir the shredded beef back into the zesty pepperoncini gravy in the crockpot for a minute or two to soak up all the flavor.
  9. Serve warm over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, drizzling extra gravy on top.

Notes

For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the crockpot 20 minutes before serving. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based butter. Instant Pot option: cook on high pressure for 60-70 minutes with natural release.

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