Savory Mississippi Pot Roast Delight
This Savory Mississippi Pot Roast Delight is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the bold tastes of a tender chuck roast with zesty pepperoncini peppers, rich butter, and a blend of savory seasonings. Perfect for a family meal, this crock pot recipe allows the roast to simmer slowly, infusing every bite with deliciousness. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience. Easy to prepare, this dish is a favorite among busy home cooks and is guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Servings
533
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chuck roast
4 lbs (Seasoned and browned)
Butter
1/2 cup (Melted)
Onion
1 large (Roughly chopped)
Carrots
3 cups (Roughly chopped)
Pepperoncini peppers
16 ounces (With juice)
Beef stew mix
1 (1.5 ounce) package (Dry mix)
Au jus mix
1 (1 ounce) package (Dry mix)
Ranch dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) package (Dry mix)
Tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can (Ready to use)
Water
1/2 (15 ounce) can (Added to sauce)
Instructions
1
Start by seasoning the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a small amount of oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes, or until they become soft and fragrant.
4
Add the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers along with their juice to the skillet, mixing well with the onions and carrots.
5
Sprinkle the beef stew mix, au jus mix, and ranch dressing mix over the vegetable mixture, followed by the can of tomato sauce. Stir everything together until well combined.
6
Pour in a 1/2 can of water and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
7
Transfer the browned roast to a crock pot, then pour the prepared sauce mixture over the roast, ensuring it's well coated.
8
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
9
Once cooked, shred the roast with two forks and mix it into the sauce. Serve hot over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
37g
Fat
25g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Mississippi Pot Roast Delight?
It is a hearty crock pot dish made with a tender chuck roast, zesty pepperoncini peppers, and savory seasonings served over mashed potatoes.
What type of meat is used in this recipe?
A 4 lb chuck roast is used for this recipe.
How much chuck roast is needed?
You will need 4 pounds of chuck roast.
What are the primary seasonings?
The roast is seasoned with salt, pepper, beef stew mix, au jus mix, and ranch dressing mix.
Do I need to brown the meat before slow cooking?
Yes, searing the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side is recommended for the best flavor.
How long do I sear each side of the roast?
Each side should be seared for approximately 3-4 minutes.
What size skillet is used for searing?
A 12-inch skillet is recommended for searing the roast.
How much butter is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of butter.
What vegetables are cooked with the butter?
One large chopped onion and 3 cups of carrots are cooked in the butter.
How many carrots are required?
You will need 3 cups of roughly chopped carrots.
How many pepperoncini peppers are used?
The recipe uses a 16 ounce jar of pepperoncini peppers.
Do I include the pepperoncini juice?
Yes, you should add the entire jar of peppers along with their juice.
Which dry seasoning mixes are included?
The recipe includes beef stew mix, au jus mix, and ranch dressing mix.
Is tomato sauce used in this Mississippi roast?
Yes, one 15 ounce can of tomato sauce is included in the mixture.
How much water is added to the sauce?
The recipe uses 1/2 of a 15 ounce can of water.
How long should the sauce mixture simmer?
The sauce mixture should simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors before adding to the crock pot.
What is the cooking time on the high setting?
If using the high setting, cook for 4 to 6 hours.
What is the cooking time on the low setting?
If using the low setting, cook for 6 to 8 hours.
How do I serve the roast?
Shred the meat with two forks and serve it hot over creamy mashed potatoes.
What is a good side dish for this meal?
Creamy mashed potatoes are the recommended pairing for this comfort food.
How many calories are in this dish?
There are approximately 533 calories per serving.
What is the total fat content?
The dish contains 37g of fat.
How many grams of protein does it have?
This recipe contains 35g of protein.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
There are 25g of carbohydrates per serving.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
The recipe consists of 10 primary ingredients.
Is this recipe good for busy home cooks?
Yes, it is specifically noted as a favorite for busy home cooks due to its easy preparation.
What texture should the roast have when finished?
The roast should be fork-tender and easy to shred.
How do I shred the meat?
Once cooked, you can easily shred the meat using two forks.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Common tags include pot roast, crock pot, comfort food, beef, and slow cooker.
What is the size of the tomato sauce can?
The recipe uses a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce.