Description
This easy Mississippi pot roast is a comforting slow cooker meal that melts in your mouth. Juicy chuck roast with buttery, herby seasoning and tangy peperoncini peppers creates a simple, flavorful dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2-3 lb chuck roast (fresh, not frozen) 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil) Salt and pepper to taste 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 packet dry onion soup mix (or au jus gravy mix) ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter (Kerrygold garlic & herb optional) 8 peperoncini peppers
Instructions
Pat dry the chuck roast with a paper towel. Season lightly with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet, sear roast on both sides (2-3 minutes each). Transfer roast to slow cooker. Sprinkle with ranch and onion soup mixes. Top with butter and place peperoncini peppers around the roast. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Do not open the lid during cooking. After cooking, shred meat with two forks, discard fatty pieces. Optional: chop and mix peppers into meat before serving.
Notes
Do not cook on high; low and slow is essential for tenderness. No need for additional liquid; the meat, butter, and peppers create enough juices. Homemade seasoning mixes can be used to control sodium. Do not use margarine; flavor and texture will be compromised. Substitute cuts like rump or sirloin tip can work as long as they shred well. Peperoncini peppers add flavor, not spice; can be swapped with dill pickles + juice. Lifting the lid while cooking causes tough meat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hrs
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1054mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 72mg