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Mississippi Pot Roast

This Mississippi Pot Roast is slow-cooked to tender perfection using only natural ingredients. Rich, savory, and packed with flavor, the roast melts in your mouth and is enhanced by classic seasonings like pepperoncini and herbs—no artificial additives needed. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a comforting family meal, it delivers hearty, satisfying flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker Meal
Cuisine American, Classic, Home-Style, Southern
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 3 pound beef roast
  • 2 cups Beef broth or au jus
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 tbsp Homemade ranch seasoning
  • 5 Pepperoncinis
  • 1 tbsp Butter (for searing in cast iron)

Gravy

  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium to medium high heat.
  • Once the pan is hot, sear the beef roast on all sides.
  • Place the beef roast into the crock pot and set to low temp.
  • Add the beef broth, 1/4 cup of butter, homemade ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini to the crock pot.
  • Cover and slow cook for 8-10 hours.
  • When the beef is tender, remove to a plate and cover.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
  • Add flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in the drippings from the crockpot into the saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. (about 3-5 minutes)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcal
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