Mississippi Roast

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Roast:**
– Place your beef roast (chuck roast is highly recommended for its tenderness) in the bottom of a slow cooker. You don’t need to sear it beforehand—just place it directly into the crockpot.

2. **Add the Seasonings:**
– Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. These two seasoning packets are the heart of the flavor profile, and they’ll help create the savory, tangy base for the dish.

3. **Add the Butter and Peppers:**
– Place a stick of butter (cut into chunks) on top of the roast. This will melt and infuse the meat with richness as it cooks.
– Add the pepperoncini peppers and a bit of their juice. The peppers lend a subtle heat and tanginess to the roast that perfectly balances out the richness of the beef and butter.

4. **Cook the Roast:**
– Cover the slow cooker and cook the roast on low for **8 hours** or on high for **4 hours**. The long, slow cooking time allows the meat to become incredibly tender, making it easy to shred with just a fork.

5. **Shred and Serve:**
– Once the roast is done cooking, shred the beef with two forks right in the slow cooker. Stir the meat in the flavorful sauce to make sure it’s well-coated.
– Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

6. **Serve and Enjoy:**
– Mississippi Roast is incredibly versatile, and you can serve it in various ways:
– Over mashed potatoes for a hearty, comforting meal.
– On a bed of rice for an easy, one-pot dish.
– On sandwich buns for a delicious roast beef sandwich, topped with extra pepperoncini if desired.

### Why You’ll Love Mississippi Roast

– **Simple Ingredients:** You only need a handful of ingredients to make this meal, most of which you probably already have in your pantry.
– **Hands-Off Cooking:** Once you’ve assembled everything in the slow cooker, you can set it and forget it. The slow cooker does all the work, making it an ideal recipe for busy days.
– **Tender and Flavorful:** The combination of ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, butter, and pepperoncini creates an amazing depth of flavor that infuses the roast, making it incredibly tender and juicy.
– **Versatility:** Mississippi Roast can be served in so many different ways—on its own, over rice, in sandwiches, or even as a topping for baked potatoes.

### Tips for the Best Mississippi Roast

– **Use a good quality chuck roast:** While you can use other cuts of beef, a well-marbled chuck roast is ideal because it becomes tender and juicy when slow-cooked.
– **Customize the heat level:** If you love spice, feel free to add extra pepperoncini or even a few dashes of hot sauce. For a milder version, reduce the number of peppers.
– **Add vegetables:** If you want to make this a one-pot meal, you can add potatoes, carrots, or onions to the slow cooker for added flavor and a full meal in one dish.
– **Leftovers:** Mississippi Roast makes great leftovers! Store any remaining shredded beef in the fridge for a few days, or freeze it for a quick meal later on.

### Final Thoughts

Mississippi Roast is a game-changer for busy families, those looking for comfort food, or anyone who loves tender, flavorful beef. With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, you’ll have a dish that tastes like it’s been simmering all day long. Whether you serve it over mashed potatoes, on a sandwich, or with rice, Mississippi Roast is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Enjoy the perfect combination of simplicity and flavor—give this recipe a try today!