Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to any dinner table. This recipe features tender chuck roast, slow-cooked in a savory blend of ranch dressing and au jus gravy mix, complemented by carrots and potatoes. The result is a mouthwatering meal enveloped in rich gravy, perfect for cozy family gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 1 oz au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Place the seared roast in a slow cooker and sprinkle with ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix. Top with sliced pepperoncini peppers.
- Pour beef broth around the roast until partially submerged.
- Add chopped carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg