Description
A flavorful and tender slow-cooked Mississippi Roast made with chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers — perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pound chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons salt (optional, for searing)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional, for searing)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 ounce Ranch Dressing Mix (1 dry packet)
- 1 ounce Au Jus Gravy Mix (1 dry packet)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 6 pepperoncini peppers (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper juice (optional, for spice)
- 1/2 cup water (optional, for added moisture)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for about 2 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. (Optional but recommended.)
- Place the seared roast into the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the Ranch Dressing Mix and Au Jus Gravy Mix evenly over the top of the roast.
- Place the butter on top of the roast and scatter the pepperoncini peppers around it. Pour in pepper juice if desired for extra spice.
- If desired, pour water around the edges of the roast for added moisture.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast, shred or slice it on a cutting board, and return it to the slow cooker to soak in the flavorful juices before serving.
Notes
- Searing the roast enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Use unsalted butter if you prefer to control the saltiness.
- Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 554
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
