Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast slow-cooks until the chuck roast falls apart, soaking up tangy pepperoncini, savory au jus, and herby ranch flavors. Buttery juices turn into a rich, pour-over gravy that’s bold, peppery, and deeply comforting. Ideal for a cozy dinner or weekend meal, it pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to catch every drop.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mississippi Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Place the chuck roast, pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, butter, au jus mix, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low until the roast is fork-tender, about 8 hours.
- 4
Remove the chuck from the slow cooker and shred it with 2 forks.
- 5
Serve with the gravy and enjoy.
- Calories 340.17 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 36.37 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 3.27 g 1%
- Total Fat 19.79 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 9.04 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.27 mg High 47%
- Sodium 895.56 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.71 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1.55 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 92.15 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 2.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Mississippi Pot Roast is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 8 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Au Jus Gravy Mix, Chuck Roast, Pepperoncini, and Ranch Dressing Mix. Each serving provides about 340.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mississippi Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Au Jus Gravy Mix, Chuck Roast, Pepperoncini, Ranch Dressing Mix, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mississippi Pot Roast?
- About 8 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mississippi Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mississippi Pot Roast healthy?
- Mississippi Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 340.17 calories and 36.37 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 895.56 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.04 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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