Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Homemade with Savory Gravy
A simple, tender, and flavorful crockpot pot roast recipe featuring a savory gravy made with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for an effortless, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled (about 3 inches thick)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix (e.g., Hidden Valley)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- 7 to 8 pepperoncini peppers with about 1/4 cup (60 ml) juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: mashed potatoes or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, leaving some fat for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and softened butter. Stir until well blended.
- Place the roast fat-side up in the center of the crockpot.
- Spread or place dollops of the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the top of the roast.
- Scatter the whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of their juice. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
- Use two forks to shred the roast directly in the crockpot and stir the shredded beef into the gravy.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or your favorite sides, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
If gravy is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water) and cook on high for 10-15 minutes. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine. Banana peppers with vinegar can substitute pepperoncini peppers. Do not stir after layering ingredients to lock in moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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