Savory Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

This Mississippi Pot Roast is a flavorful and tender beef dish, perfect for a cozy fall dinner. With its simple ingredients and slow-cooked goodness, it stands out among fall dinner recipes.

Ideal for winter food, this pot roast combines the richness of beef with savory seasonings, making it a comforting meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Easy Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Tender Mississippi pot roast with gravy and pepperoncini, served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

This recipe features a beef roast cooked slowly with ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy, and pepperoncini peppers, resulting in a tender and juicy dish. The preparation time is minimal, and the slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully, serving about 6 people.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6-8 pepperoncini peppers (with some juice)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Roast: Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
Place in Slow Cooker: Place the roast in a slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top.
Add Butter and Peppers: Place the butter on top of the roast and add the pepperoncini peppers along with some of the juice.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Serve: Shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.