Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Rich and decadent, the internet-famous pot roast that is to die for.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. chuck roast

    3-5 lbs will work

  • 1 oz. ranch packet)

    (can use original packet, dip packet or spicy packet

  • .87 oz. brown gravy packet See substitutions in notes below)

    (I use McCormick

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can use salted)

    (1 stick

  • 10 or more peperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup peperoncini juice)

    (optional but adds more tanginess and flavor

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the roast to the slow cooker. You can brown the meat in a skillet on the stovetop if desired but I do not.

  2. 2

    Add the ranch packet and brown gravy packet on top of the roast.

  3. 3

    Add the stick of butter, peppers and pepper juice.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 6-7 hours. Do not open the lid while the roast cooks.

  5. 5

    Shred with two forks right in the slow cooker. Remove any fatty pieces.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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About this Recipe

Looking for that incredibly rich, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that has taken the internet by storm? This Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast recipe delivers the decadent flavor you've been craving with minimal effort.

What makes the Mississippi Pot Roast so beloved is its ingenious combination of pantry staples that transform a humble chuck roast into something truly extraordinary. The magic lies in the savory ranch and brown gravy packets, combined with the bright, tangy kick of peperoncini, all enveloped in rich, slow-cooked butter for unparalleled tenderness.

Prepare for a deeply savory and wonderfully tender pot roast that practically shreds itself. The long, slow cooking process ensures the chuck roast becomes incredibly succulent, absorbing all the tangy, peppery, and umami-rich flavors from the simple ingredient list. You'll find a delightful balance of richness from the butter and gravy, cut by the subtle spice and acidity of the peperoncini, creating a comforting dish that's surprisingly complex in flavor and irresistible in texture.

This recipe is quite versatile. You can experiment with different ranch packet varieties, opting for an original, dip, or even a spicy packet to adjust the flavor profile. While unsalted butter is specified, salted butter can absolutely be used. For an extra punch of tanginess and depth, don't skip the optional peperoncini juice.

This rich and hearty pot roast is perfect for a comforting family dinner, a casual gathering, or when you need a satisfying meal with minimal hands-on time.

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