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Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner

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A simple and tender slow cooker pot roast made with just five ingredients, delivering rich, tangy, and comforting flavors perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 7 to 8 pepperoncini peppers with about ¼ cup (60 ml) of their juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim any excessive fat.
  2. Optional: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Place the roast in the slow cooker base.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  5. Place the stick of butter on top of the roast, then scatter the pepperoncini peppers around it. Pour about ¼ cup of the pepperoncini juice over everything.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  7. Check tenderness with tongs or forks; if not tender, cook an additional 30 minutes on low.
  8. Remove the roast carefully, shred with two forks, and mix with the juices in the slow cooker. Serve hot.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds extra flavor. If the sauce is too thin after cooking, remove the roast and simmer the liquid on the stove to thicken or add a cornstarch slurry. Keep the roast whole during cooking for best tenderness. Prepare ingredients the night before for easy morning assembly.

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