Viral Mississippi Pot Roast: 8 hr tender perfection
Discover the viral Mississippi Pot Roast, a simple yet incredibly delicious slow cooker recipe that turns a humble cut of beef into tender, flavorful perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-10 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes - 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker.
- Evenly sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning mix over the roast.
- Place the butter pats on top of the roast.
- Pour the beef broth around the roast.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
- Shred or slice the pot roast before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavorful roast, you can sear it on all sides before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker.
- This pot roast is delicious served with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg