Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food that warms both the heart and home. This easy-to-make dish features tender chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and zesty pepperoncini peppers. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth meal bursting with flavor and an aroma that invites everyone to the table. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a special occasion, Mississippi Pot Roast is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (or banana/bell peppers)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Place the roast in a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch dressing and au jus mixes evenly over it.
- Add sliced peppers around the roast and pour in beef broth until halfway up the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve with gravy drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg