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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast with Ranch Butter

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An easy and forgiving slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring ranch seasoning and butter for a rich, savory, and tender meal that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (optional)
  • 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)

Instructions

  1. Trim the roast: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, removing any excess fat or silver skin.
  2. Optional browning: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until a deep golden crust forms, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Place the roast in the slow cooker pot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the top.
  4. Cut the butter into slices or cubes and place it directly on top of the ranch-covered roast.
  5. Combine the beef broth with the au jus gravy mix, then pour around (not over) the roast to avoid washing off the seasoning.
  6. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers and a bit of their juice around the roast.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
  8. Check tenderness around 8 hours by poking with a fork; cook longer if needed.
  9. Remove the roast carefully, let it rest for 10 minutes, then shred or slice as preferred.
  10. Spoon the juices from the slow cooker over the meat when serving.

Notes

Browning the roast is optional but adds flavor. Do not pour broth directly over the seasoning to avoid washing it off. Rest the meat after cooking to retain juices. For thicker gravy, simmer cooking liquid with cornstarch slurry. Dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations are possible with ingredient swaps.

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