Mississippi Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 4-5 pound chuck roast (or two smaller chuck roasts totaling 4 to 5 pounds)
• 1 1-ounce packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix (affiliate link)
• 1 1-ounce packed McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix (affiliate link)
• 8 whole pepperoncini peppers, plus 1/4 cup of the liquid from the jar
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Place everything in a slow cooker and set to low. Slow cook for ten hours.

2. 2

   When ready to serve, remove stems and slice the pepperoncini.

3. 3

   Remove the beef to a platter or board and shred with two forks and remove any fat or gristle.

4. 4

   Place shredded beef in a bowl and pour over the liquid from the slow cooker.* Add the sliced peppers and serve. *Note, we removed and discarded a half cup of fat from the liquid by skimming off with a ladle but feel free to leave it in if you prefer.

5. 5

   Serve with mashed potatoes and a vegetable.