Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is a warm and comforting dish that delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with every bite. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines a juicy chuck roast with zesty ranch seasoning and tangy pepperoncini peppers, creating a flavor explosion that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything needed.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on all sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch dressing mix over it. Add minced garlic and pepperoncini peppers with their juice.
- Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding direct contact with the seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once done, shred the meat using two forks and serve hot over mashed potatoes or in soft buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pot roast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding sliced bell peppers or swapping ranch seasoning for Italian herbs. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.