EASY MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 pounds chuck roast, (about 1.5 kg), boneless and trimmed of excess fat
1 packet au jus mix, (1 oz), or brown gravy mix
1 packet ranch mix, (1 oz)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
8-10 pepperoncini peppers

DIRECTIONS:

Slow Cooker:

Place the chuck roast into a 6-quart slow cooker.

Sprinkle au jus mix and ranch mix on top of the roast.

Add butter and peppers around the roast.

Cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW setting for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.

Remove cover and shred the roast using two forks.

Garnish with optional minced parsley and drizzle with gravy. Serve with potatoes, mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

Instant Pot:

Turn the instant pot onto Sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon oil followed by the meat. Sear the roast on all sides (4-5 minutes each side) until nicely browned.

Turn off Sauté mode and set to “Manual” mode for “High” Pressure Cook for 80 minutes …