Description
A hands-off, crowd-pleasing crockpot recipe featuring a tender chuck roast cooked low and slow with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for a rich, tangy, and buttery sauce.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce / 28g)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce / 28g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g, 1 stick)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers plus 2 tablespoons juice
- ½ cup beef broth (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: carrots and potatoes (baby potatoes and thick carrot slices)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper evenly over the roast.
- Place the roast in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the top.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, pouring in about 2 tablespoons of their juice.
- Dot the butter all over the roast.
- Pour the beef broth around the edges of the crockpot, avoiding pouring directly on the butter.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Optional: Add carrots and potatoes around the roast about 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Using tongs or forks, shred the meat right in the crockpot and stir gently into the sauce.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
[‘Do not skip the pepperoncini juice for tang and subtle heat.’, ‘Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.’, ‘Cook on low for 7-8 hours for best tenderness; high heat can dry out the meat.’, ‘Leftovers are great for sandwiches and tacos; flavor deepens overnight.’, ‘Use a slow cooker liner or spray crockpot with nonstick spray for easier cleanup.’, ‘Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami flavor.’, ‘Skim excess fat after shredding if needed.’, ‘Add vegetables 30-60 minutes before cooking ends to avoid mushiness.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently with broth or water to maintain moisture.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, crockpot recipe, slow cooker pot roast, tender beef roast, easy family dinner, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers