Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe - Easy Crockpot Pot Roast

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.

Spray the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.

Season the underside of the chuck roast with 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.

Flip the roast over and season the top side with the same spices.

Place the seasoned roast face down in the crock pot.

Pour 1/2 cup of pepperoncini juice around the edges of the roast.

Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the top of the roast.

Sprinkle the Lipton beefy onion soup mix over the roast.

Place 6 pepperoncini peppers evenly on top of the roast.

Slice 1 stick of butter into tablespoon-sized pieces and place them around the roast in the crock pot.

Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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