Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi pot roast is the ultimate comfort food that delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef infused with a symphony of savory spices. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, offering rich flavors and an irresistible aroma that fills your home. With minimal preparation, you can set it in a slow cooker and let it work its magic, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sliced bell or banana peppers
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast on each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch and au jus mixes on top.
- Add minced garlic and sliced peppers, then pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- Place pats of butter on top before covering the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg