Can I use a different cut of beef?

Chuck roast is my #1 pick because all that marbling keeps the meat tender, but a rump roast or bottom round works in a pinch—just add an extra hour of cooking. Avoid lean cuts like sirloin though; they'll dry out faster than you can say "pass the pepperoncinis!"

What if I don't have au jus mix?

Emergency hack! Use an extra ranch packet plus 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder. It won't be exactly the same, but it'll still give you that rich, savory depth we love in this comfort food dinner.

Can I make it less spicy?

Absolutely! Start with just 2-3 pepperoncinis and taste after cooking—you can always add more. The juice gives most of the tang without too much heat, so don't skip it entirely unless you must.

Two likely culprits: 1) You peeked too often (heat escape = sad roast), or 2) Your slow cooker runs hot. Next time, check at 7 hours, and if yours tends to cook fast, try adding 1/4 cup beef broth at the start.

Irresistible 5-Ingredient Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast

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A tender and flavorful slow cooker pot roast with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 mins
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

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3–4 lbs chuck roast
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter
5–6 pepperoncini peppers
1/4 cup pepperoncini juice

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Instructions

Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the roast.
Add the butter, pepperoncini peppers, and pepperoncini juice on top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
Shred the meat with forks and serve.

Notes

Use a good-quality chuck roast for best results.
Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers for more or less heat.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 420
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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