This easy Mississippi Roast is a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s perfect for a busy day. With just a few simple ingredients like tender chuck roast, pepperoncini, and butter, this dish cooks slowly to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s an effortless, hearty dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 (3-pound) chuck roast
- ½ (12-ounce) jar pepperoncini
- ½ (12-ounce) jar pepperoncini juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 (0.4-ounce) package buttermilk ranch dressing mix
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
How To Make Mississippi Roast
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Add the Ingredients: Pour in the pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, unsalted butter, au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
- Shred the Roast: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Serve with Gravy: Serve the shredded roast with the gravy from the slow cooker.
Recipe Tips
- Use a Quality Chuck Roast: A well-marbled chuck roast will result in a tender, juicy roast. The fat helps keep the meat moist as it cooks.
- Add More Pepperoncini for Extra Kick: If you like it spicy, add a few more pepperoncini peppers to enhance the flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Don’t Skip the Ranch Dressing Mix: It adds a creamy, tangy flavor that really makes the dish stand out. Trust the recipe and use the ranch mix!
- Shred the Meat While Hot: Shredding the roast while it’s still hot makes it easier and ensures the meat absorbs more of the flavorful gravy.
- Save Some Gravy: The leftover gravy is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or even bread,don’t let it go to waste!
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover mississippi roast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Place leftover mississippi roast in a freezer-safe container. It freezes for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as needed.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the slow cooker on low for 1-2 hours, on the stovetop with a little broth over medium heat, or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200 grams)
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Total Fat: 22.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Potassium: 500 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 35.43 g
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Mississippi Roast
Description
This easy Mississippi Roast is a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s perfect for a busy day. With just a few simple ingredients like tender chuck roast, pepperoncini, and butter, this dish cooks slowly to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s an effortless, hearty dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Add the Ingredients: Pour in the pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, unsalted butter, au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
- Shred the Roast: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Serve with Gravy: Serve the shredded roast with the gravy from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Use a Quality Chuck Roast: A well-marbled chuck roast will result in a tender, juicy roast. The fat helps keep the meat moist as it cooks.
- Add More Pepperoncini for Extra Kick: If you like it spicy, add a few more pepperoncini peppers to enhance the flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Don’t Skip the Ranch Dressing Mix: It adds a creamy, tangy flavor that really makes the dish stand out. Trust the recipe and use the ranch mix!
- Shred the Meat While Hot: Shredding the roast while it’s still hot makes it easier and ensures the meat absorbs more of the flavorful gravy.
- Save Some Gravy: The leftover gravy is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or even bread,don’t let it go to waste!
Mississippi Roast
