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This Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, with a tender chuck roast slow cooked until it practically falls apart in a rich, buttery gravy packed with ranch, au jus, and pepperoncini flavor.

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

With just a few simple ingredients and only 10 minutes of prep, this easy slow cooker dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday suppers, or whenever you’re craving a hearty, family-friendly meal.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

  • Only 10 minutes of prep before the slow cooker takes over.
  • Made with simple pantry staples and easy-to-find ingredients.
  • Versatile serving options, including mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or sandwich buns.
  • Minimal cleanup thanks to one skillet for searing and the slow cooker.
  • Beginner-friendly recipe that’s almost impossible to mess up.
  • Naturally creates its own delicious gravy while it cooks.
Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

8 hours

Yield:

Serves 6

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 tbsp. oil to sear the roast
  • 1 (3-4 lb.) chuck roast
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers, plus a splash of the juice
  • ½ cup butter
crock pot mississippi pot roast ingredients on the kitchen counter

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!  

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I heated some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil was hot I added my chuck roast to the skillet and seared it for a few minutes on each side.

seared roast in a skillet

 STEP 2: 

I transferred the seared roast to my crock pot.

pot roast in a crock pot

 STEP 3: 

I sprinkled a packet of ranch seasoning and a packet of au jus mix over the roast.

I also added some pepperoncini peppers and juice to the pot.

pepperoncini peppers on top of ranch dressing mix and pot roast in a slow cooker

 STEP 4: 

I added some pats of butter on top.

Then I placed the lid on the pot and cooked the roast on LOW for 8 hours.

butter and pepperoncini peppers on top of ranch dressing mix and pot roast in a crock pot

 STEP 5: 

Once the roast was cooked and pull apart tender I shredded it with a fork and stirred it with the juices in the slow cooker

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

Every bite is unbelievably tender, juicy, and coated in a rich, buttery gravy with just the right hint of tang from the pepperoncini peppers.

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

Piled over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, it’s the kind of hearty comfort food that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

If you are looking for a hearty slow cooker dinner recipe, then you need to try this Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast!

Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What cut of beef is best for Mississippi Pot Roast?

  • Chuck roast is the best choice because its marbling breaks down during the long cooking time, creating tender, fall-apart beef with plenty of flavor.

Do I have to sear the roast first?

  • No, but it’s highly recommended. Searing adds extra flavor and helps create a richer finished dish.

Is Mississippi Pot Roast spicy?

  • Not usually. Pepperoncini peppers add a mild tangy flavor rather than heat, making this recipe family-friendly.

Can I make this ahead of time?

  • Yes. The roast can be made a day in advance and refrigerated. Many people find the flavors are even better the next day.
Looking for the best Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe? This easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast is made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy crock pot dinners, slow cooker beef recipes, comfort food recipes, Sunday dinner ideas, and busy weeknight meals, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot does all the work. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal that's packed with flavor. Save this simple Mississippi pot roast recipe for your next cozy family dinner or meal prep favorite!

Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Yield: Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

This Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, with a tender chuck roast slow cooked until it practically falls apart in a rich, buttery gravy packed with ranch, au jus, and pepperoncini flavor.

With just a few simple ingredients and only 10 minutes of prep, this easy slow cooker dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday suppers, or whenever you're craving a hearty, family-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. oil to sear the roast
  • 1 (3-4 lb.) chuck roast
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers, plus a splash of the juice
  • ½ cup butter

Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
    2. Once the oil is hot, add the chuck roast to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
    3. Place the seared chuck roast into the crock pot.
    4. Sprinkle the ranch and au jus over top.
    5. Add peppers and juice to the slow cooker.
    6. Slice the butter into ½ inch pieces, and place those over top.
    7. Cook on low in the crock pot for 8-9 hours.
    8. Once the roast is cooked through and beginning to pull apart, remove the peppers and shred the beef.
    9. Return the peppers to the pot, if desired.
    10. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
    11. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 271Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1564mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Crock Pot Recipes
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