Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. This classic Southern recipe features a tender chuck roast slow-cooked in a savory blend of ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and rich beef broth. The result is melt-in-your-mouth meat paired with hearty vegetables, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious homemade meal without the stress. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices, and watch as this dish becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–5 lbs chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 1–2 cups beef broth
- 4 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes (quartered)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients, chopping carrots and potatoes as needed.
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker and arrange carrots and potatoes around it.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the roast.
- Add beef broth until it covers about halfway up the meat; place whole pepperoncini peppers on top.
- Cook on low for approximately 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve each portion with cooking juices drizzled over for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg