Divine Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast: 1 easy step to pure joy
This recipe makes an incredibly easy and flavorful pot roast with minimal ingredients. It is a ‘dump and go’ recipe that uses a chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. The goal is a tender, savory, and crowd-pleasing meal with very little effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes - 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 lb chuck roast
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (or whole)
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the roast.
- Top with the butter and pepperoncini peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the roast with two forks and serve with the pan juices.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- The leftovers are great for sandwiches or sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450-600
- Sugar: 2-5g
- Sodium: 800-1200mg
- Fat: 30-45g
- Saturated Fat: 15-25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-20g
- Trans Fat: 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: 5-10g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 30-40g
- Cholesterol: 100-150mg