Mississippi Pot Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Pot Roast
Description
Mississippi Pot Roast combines a simple chuck roast with distinctive ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix, along with butter and pepperoncini peppers, creating a richly flavored braised beef dish. The roast is first browned to develop a caramelized crust, then slow-cooked with the seasoning mixes and sliced butter, allowing the meat to absorb the sharp and slightly tangy notes from the pepperoncini peppers and their juice. After 8 hours of slow cooking, the beef becomes tender enough to shred easily with forks.
The texture is juicy and soft, with the seasonings providing a balance of savory and mildly acidic flavors. The finishing touch of chopped parsley adds color and a fresh hint to the dish. This pot roast can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables to complete a comforting meal.
The method uses a slow cooker that frees you from constant attention, ideal for preparing meals ahead. Browning the roast before slow cooking helps enhance flavor and appearance. Adding pepperoncini peppers and their juice introduces a subtle piquant note unique to this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/4 cup butter sliced
- 4 Pepperoncini peppers
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper juice from the jar
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the meat in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned.
- Place the roast in a slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the top.
- Place the butter slices and pepperoncini peppers on the roast.
- Pour the pepperoncini juice into the pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Shred the meat with two forks. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 766mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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