Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

The best Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Chuck roast slow cooked with butter, pepperoncini, Ranch dressing mix, and gravy mix until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

We love these set it and forget it types of slow cooker recipes like our Crockpot Lasagna (which is also make-ahead) and Pork Carnitas.

Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

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This recipe for the popular Mississippi Roast will become a family favorite. We add a hint of broth allowing there to be enough liquid for gravy to pour over your roast and side dish.

This popular Southern dish is loved by even the pickiest eaters. Pair it with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Biscuits for a comforting dinner.

What is Mississippi Pot Roast?

Mississippi Pot Roast got its famous name from Robin Chapman, a mom from Mississippi that was trying to recreate her aunt’s pot roast. The roast is tender, juicy, and has a slight zest from the pepperoncini yet flavor-packed from the dressing and gravy.

Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

Ingredients

These simple ingredients are all you need for the most flavorful slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast!

  • Chuck roast
  • Unsalted butter
  • Ranch dressing mix
  • Beef broth
  • Au jus gravy mix
  • Garlic
  • Jarred pepperoncini peppers
Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast

This is one of those easy crockpot recipes that require minimal prep work. So quick yet absolutely delicious!

  1. Season meat – lightly season both sides of the roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear meat – sear meat in a skillet over high heat.
  3. Combine – add roast, gravy, pepperoncini, butter and ranch dressing to the crock pot.
  4. Cook – slow cook roast until tender.
  5. Serve – remove meat and pull apart with two forks. Return to gravy and gently stir to combine.
Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

How to Serve Pot Roast

You can serve pot roast in so many different ways. Here are some of the best ways to serve the pot roast:

  • Main entree – with a side of mashed potatoes, pasta, or even rice.
  • Sliders – add to hawaiian buns and enjoy as sliders.
  • Sandwiches – add to sandwich buns with homemade coleslaw.
  • Nacho – add to nachos with cheese.
  • Tacos – add to soft or hard tacos with toppings and enjoy.
Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

Common Questions

Why is my roast still tough?

The roast hasn’t cooked long enough. Some cuts of meat, especially thicker cuts just take a little more time than others. If the meat is tough, continue cooking another hour or until beef is easily shredded.

Is the roast spicy?

No, not at all. You can easily control the heat by adding more or fewer pepperoncini. If you want the roast spicy, double the number of pepperoncini that we have indicated.

Can I add carrots to the roast?

Yes, just add carrots with the remaining ingredients and cook together.

Can I add potatoes?

Yes, cube the potatoes and add them around the roast, cook together.

What meat is best?

We recommend a beef chuck roast. The marbling adds flavor and juices to the roast as the meat is slow-cooked.

Juicy, tender, and mouthwatering… I hope this easy slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast becomes a new favorite recipe for you.

More Crockpot Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Chili
  • Pulled BBQ Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
  • Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

The BEST crock pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Chuck roast cooked with butter, pepperoncini, Ranch dressing mix and gravy mix until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Valentina Ablaev

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $20-$25

Keyword: mississippi pot roast

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Calories: 402

Servings: 8 servings

  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth, low sodium
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix, (1 oz or 3 Tbsp)
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 packet au jus mix , or substitute with brown gravy mix
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  1. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp oil. Once hot, sear and brown the beef for 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. In a slow cooker bowl, add the beef broth. Then, add the seared beef, and top with ranch mix, au jus powder, minced garlic, pepperoncini, and sliced butter.

  4. Cook on low heat for about 7-9 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours or until fork-tender (a thinner piece of meat will cook faster and a thicker cut will take longer). 

  5. Shred the beef and add back into the slow cooker, gently mix until combined with the buttery gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 132mg44%

Sodium 726mg32%

Potassium 600mg17%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 215IU4%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Valentina Ablaev

Pot roast recipe with ranch dressing and pepperoncini

I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!

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Why is it called Mississippi pot roast?

But, where did the recipe come from? According to Southern Living, Mississippi Pot Roast was the invention of Robin Chapman, a mom from Ripley, Mississippi who stumbled upon the creation in the '90s when she tried to make her aunt's pot roast recipe less spicy for her kids.

How can I add flavor to my pot roast?

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What is Mississippi pot roast made from?

Mississippi Roast is usually made by placing a chuck roast in a crock pot or slow cooker. You'll cook it beneath some butter, a package of ranch dressing mix, another package of “au jus” gravy mix and a handful of pepperoncini peppers. The result is a fork tender roast that requires very little prep time!

Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crockpot?

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."