Description
A tender, flavorful Mississippi-style beef roast made with chuck chops, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a unique tangy and savory character.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck chops or chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini brine
- 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until well-browned.
- Place the seared meat in the slow cooker. If using onions, add them now.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the meat.
- Add the stick of butter on top of the seasoned meat.
- Arrange pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour in the pepperoncini brine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks and mix with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a keto-friendly version, make sure your ranch and au jus seasonings are low-carb.
- The pepperoncini peppers add a tangy flavor without much heat.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep and freezes well.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: mississippi beef, slow cooker recipe, chuck chops, keto-friendly, comfort food, southern cuisine
