Easy Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe | Tender Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

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Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

This easy Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is rich, tender, and packed with savory flavor. Chuck roast is slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, onions, carrots, and celery until it practically falls apart. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food dinner.

  • Simple dump-and-go slow cooker recipe
  • Fall-apart tender beef
  • Incredible gravy with almost no effort
  • Perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles
  • Great for leftovers and meal prep

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1-2 cups celery, chopped into large pieces
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For Serving

Equipment

  • 6-8 quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet (optional for searing)
  • Tongs
  • Forks for shredding

Directions

1. Optional: Sear the Roast

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Season the chuck roast lightly with black pepper and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.

This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you're short on time.

2. Build the Slow Cooker

Add the onions, celery, and carrots to the bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the roast on top.

Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the roast.

Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour in the pepperoncini juice.

3. Slow Cook

Cook:

  • Low: 8–9 hours (recommended)
  • High: 5–6 hours

The roast is ready when it easily pulls apart with a fork.

4. Shred

Remove any large pieces of fat.

Lightly shred the beef(leaving some medium chunks) directly in the slow cooker and mix it into the flavorful juices.

5. Serve

Spoon the Mississippi Pot Roast over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and top with plenty of the vegetables and cooking juices.

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips

  • Chuck roast gives the best shreddable texture.
  • Pepperoncini peppers add tangy flavor, not much heat.
  • If you like a little spice, add a few extra peppers or a splash more pepperoncini juice.
  • Be careful adding too much juice if serving over mashed potatoes because it can get soupy
  • Leftovers are excellent in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip searing the roast?
Yes, it is still excellent without searing. I usually don't sear.

Can I use potatoes in the slow cooker?
Absolutely, but serving it over homemade mashed potatoes creates an even richer meal.

Is Mississippi Pot Roast spicy?
No. The pepperoncinis add a tangy, slightly peppery flavor rather than significant heat.

What to Serve with Mississippi Pot Roast

  • Easy Mashed Potatoes
  • Buttered egg noodles
  • Steamed green beans
  • Roasted broccoli
  • Crusty bread
  • Garden salad


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