How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast | Easy Pot Roast Recipe

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and chicken thighs are a leaner option.

au jus gravy mix

🥗Healthier: homemade beef broth

💰Cheaper: beef bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be healthier and bouillon is often cheaper.

pepperoncini peppers

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: pickled jalapeños

Banana peppers are milder and jalapeños are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Season the roast to taste with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Slice half of a yellow onion.

In a Dutch oven or skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sear the roast on each side for 3 minutes to form a crust.

Remove the roast and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.

Add the sliced onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent.

Turn off the heat and add 6 cloves of garlic to the onions.

Add the roast back into the skillet.

Add a pack of au jus gravy mix and a pack of ranch seasoning on top of the roast.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and 2 cups of water.

Add 1/3 cup of pepperoncini juice and 8 pepperoncini peppers.

Add thyme and rosemary to the mixture.

Cover with a lid and bake at 350°F for 3 to 4 hours or until tender.

Once tender, remove the roast from the oven.

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