Tender Mississippi Roast Sliders with Tangy Pepperoncini
These sliders feature slow-cooked tender chuck roast combined with tangy pepperoncini, melted butter, and ranch seasoning for a juicy, flavorful bite perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, sliced
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce / 28g) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (about 0.87 ounces / 25g) au jus gravy mix (optional but recommended)
- 6 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 12 to 16 soft slider buns (potato buns or brioche recommended)
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, provolone cheese, spicy mustard
Instructions
- Trim any large chunks of fat from the chuck roast, pat dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Sear the roast in a hot skillet with a little oil for 3-4 minutes per side to add flavor.
- Place the roast flat in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Arrange sliced butter over the roast, then scatter pepperoncini peppers and pour some juice over the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is falling-apart tender.
- Remove the roast and shred with two forks; return shredded beef to the slow cooker juices to soak up flavor.
- Split slider buns and pile with shredded beef; add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Optional searing adds deeper flavor but can be skipped to save time. Adjust pepperoncini quantity to control tang and heat. If juices are too thin after shredding, thicken with cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered for 15 minutes on high. Warm or toast slider buns before assembling to prevent sogginess. Leftovers store well refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slider (without
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: Mississippi roast, sliders, slow cooker, pepperoncini, easy dinner, party food, beef sliders, ranch seasoning