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Cozy Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner

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A simple and comforting slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe with just five ingredients, delivering tender beef and a rich, buttery sauce perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 grams) unsalted softened butter
  • 4–5 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice

Instructions

  1. Trim and prep the roast by removing any large chunks of excess fat and patting the meat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the roast directly into the slow cooker insert; no need to brown it first.
  3. Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast without mixing.
  4. Scatter 4-5 whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, then pour 1/4 cup of their juice over everything.
  5. Place the softened stick of butter on top of the roast to melt during cooking.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  7. Check tenderness; if still tough, continue cooking for another 30 minutes and check again.
  8. Remove the roast carefully and shred it with two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices and peppers.
  9. If the sauce is too thin, turn the slow cooker to high and reduce uncovered for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Use softened butter for even melting and a silky sauce. Cooking on low for 8 hours yields the most tender meat. Resist opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Leftovers taste better the next day. You can substitute dairy-free margarine for butter to make it dairy-free. Jarred pepperoncini peppers work fine if fresh are unavailable. For a spicy kick, add cayenne or jalapeños. To reduce sodium, use low-sodium ranch seasoning.

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