Description
Mississippi Pot Roast with Beef Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, fall-apart beef with a flavorful gravy that warms the soul. This slow-cooked dish, infused with pepperoncini peppers and rich seasonings, transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 oz Italian dressing mix (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup whole pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker; add beef broth, Italian dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- For the gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in some cooking liquid from the slow cooker until thickened.
- Serve sliced or shredded beef topped with gravy alongside mashed potatoes or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg