Description
A forgiving, flavorful, and incredibly easy slow cooker beef recipe that requires zero prep work. The chuck roast becomes tender and pull-apart perfect, served with a rich, buttery pepperoncini gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Chuck Roast
- 1 packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet Dry Au Jus Gravy Mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 jar Pepperoncini Peppers (whole)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and trim off any large, hard chunks of fat, leaving the marbling.
- Place the roast in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix evenly over the top of the roast.
- Sprinkle the dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Drain the jar of pepperoncini peppers, reserving the juice. Pour the drained peppers over the roast.
- Pour about half of the reserved pepperoncini juice over the meat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the beef using two forks or a hand mixer. Discard any large pieces of fat.
- Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Skim off excess fat if desired.
- Whisk in the reserved pepperoncini juice and 4 tablespoons of butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour the gravy over the shredded beef and serve on hamburger buns, over mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Do not skip the butter in the gravy; it provides a rich, restaurant-quality sheen. Save the pepperoncini juice as it adds essential tang and flavor. Shred the beef while it is still warm for easier handling. If using a Dutch oven in the oven, cook at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours. Check ranch and au jus packets for gluten if necessary.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Shredded beef with g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker beef, easy dinner, chuck roast, pepperoncini gravy, no-fuss recipe, comfort food