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Close-up of a delicious, tender shredded Mississippi pot roast in a white bowl, featuring rich gravy, red and green peppers, and fresh parsley, perfect for crockpot recipes.
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The Best Mississippi Pot Roast (Crockpot)

A classic slow-cooker Mississippi pot roast featuring tender chuck roast cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers and butter — savory, simple, and perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 – 4 pound beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix dry seasoning
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix dry seasoning
  • 5 pepperoncini peppers with juices, add more for extra tang
  • 1 stick butter unsalted or salted

Equipment

  • Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the beef chuck roast into the bottom of the Crockpot. Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix evenly over the top of the meat and then sprinkle the au jus gravy mix on top as well. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  2. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over and around the roast. Add the stick of butter on top of the seasoned roast. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  3. Cover the Crockpot and cook on LOW heat for about 8–10 hours (or on HIGH for about 4–6 hours) until the roast is fork-tender and easily shredded. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  4. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the Crockpot and mix it with the juices. Optionally include a splash of pepperoncini juice for extra flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  5. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or with rolls to soak up the rich savory juices. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Notes

For extra tang and tenderness, include some of the pepperoncini juice from the jar. Serve with mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles. You can also add carrots or potatoes 2–3 hours before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}