Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 6

Melt-in-your-mouth pot roast tossed in ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, butter, and pepperoncini. This crockpot recipe is another must-try. A mouthwatering weeknight dinner that is cooked low and slow for that incredibly delicious dining experience! Serve this buttery and scrumptious Mississippi pot roast over mashed potatoes with green beans and biscuits on the side for a filling meal perfect for your entire family!

If you have any leftovers (which I highly doubt), simply keep them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. This is excellent for an easy and quick meal, especially during busy days. Make sure to give this easy recipe a try very soon. Not only that, this tastes superb, but this smells super amazing, too!

INGREDIENTS :

  • ½ c. (1 stick) butter
  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 8 pepperoncini peppers
  • salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Drizzle oil into the hot large skillet over high heat.

Step 2: Pat dry both sides of the pot roast with paper towels. Slightly season them with salt and pepper. Add the roast to the hot skillet and sear the first side. Flip using tongs and continue to sear the other side for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 3: To a slow cooker, transfer the meat and sprinkle with packets of the dry ranch dressing and onion soup mixes. On top, place a stick of butter and the peppers on and around the roast.

Step 4: Put the lid on and set it to cook for 8 hours on low.

Step 5: Using two forks, shred the meat, discarding the big fatty pieces.

Notes:

  • For an extra kick of flavor, cut up the peppers and stir them into the meat mixture.
  • Feel free to use unsalted butter if you are sensitive to sodium. Margarine is not advisable.
  • You can also use rump roast or sirloin tip instead of chuck roast.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 214 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 76mg | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Ingredients

  • ½ c. (1 stick) butter
  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 8 pepperoncini peppers
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Drizzle oil into the hot large skillet over high heat.

Step 2: Pat dry both sides of the pot roast with paper towels. Slightly season them with salt and pepper. Add the roast to the hot skillet and sear the first side. Flip using tongs and continue to sear the other side for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 3: To a slow cooker, transfer the meat and sprinkle with packets of the dry ranch dressing and onion soup mixes. On top, place a stick of butter and the peppers on and around the roast.

Step 4: Put the lid on and set it to cook for 8 hours on low.

Step 5: Using two forks, shred the meat, discarding the big fatty pieces.

Jump to Recipe

This Crockpot Mississippi pot roast is a big hit at our house. My husband always asks for seconds when I serve it.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast for the Perfect Family Dinner

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

And then he wants leftovers for lunch the next day. That’s a big deal because he gets tired of the same thing over and over.

We have several dinners that we keep going back to as our favorites, and this is one of them. Another dinner we enjoy is this Parmesan pesto tilapia that is so good your eyes will roll back.

We also enjoy these oven-fried chicken strips that pair really well with this cheesy Tater Tot casserole.

Now back to the Mississippi pot roast. Another thing I like about this dish is that it’s versatile. In fact, you can do quite a few things with it.

The last time I cooked it I served it over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans. Then the next day, I wrapped it in a tortilla with a side of salsa.

You can add whatever sauce you like to change the flavor. For example, barbecue sauce and a steamed or toasted bun give you flavor that would rival any smokehouse.

Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Ingredients

Of course, you’ll need a roast. So I used a 2-pound roast that I picked up at Publix.

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

The other ingredients are onion soup mix, ranch dressing mix, butter, pepperoncini peppers, and a tiny bit of water.

You can add other seasonings, but it’s not necessary. It’s so good as it is.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

How to Make Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

I always spray the inside of the slow cooker pot before I use it because it makes cleanup easy.

Position the roast in the center of the pot. Sprinkle the onion soup and ranch dressing mix over the roast.

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

Place the stick of butter smack dab in the center on top of the roast. It will drizzle down the meat as it cooks, adding a deliciously rich flavor.

Add the pepperoncini peppers and water to the pot. Then put the lid on and cook it until the roast is fork tender.

I used two forks to shred it. But if you have meat-shredding claws, use those.

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

Give the contents of the pot a good stir to make sure all of the deliciousness is evenly distributed.

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

Serve your Mississippi pot roast on mashed potatoes, rice, or a bun. No matter how you eat it, you’ll love the rich flavor of this dish.

Crock pot roast with ranch dressing and onion soup mix

More Recipes

We’re such foodies around here that we have too many favorites to name. But I’ll list a few more to give you some ideas.

For a more traditional roast, try this delicious oven baked pot roast recipe. The flavors just might remind you of your childhood.

This creamed spinach is delicious, and from what I’ve heard it’s a big hit with a lot of folks. You should also try these delightful roasted cabbage steaks. Roasting brings out the sweetness of vegetables.

If you want a salad, try this yummy coleslaw recipe from Back to My Southern Roots. Or make a simple Greek olive and feta salad that’ll send your taste buds into orbit.

See this recipe shared at Full Plate Thursday.

Ingredients

  • 2 pound roast beef
  • 1 package of onion soup mix
  • 1 package of ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 8 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup of water

Instructions

    1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker pot with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Put the roast in the center of the pot.
    3. Sprinkle the onion soup mix and ranch dressing mix over the top of the roast.
    4. Place the butter on top of the roast.
    5. Add the pepperoncini peppers to the pot.
    6. Pour the water around the edges and cover.
    7. Turn the slow cooker on high for one hour. Then turn it down to low and allow it to cook for 6-8 hours.
    8. Using 2 forks shred the roast. Stir it with the peppers and liquid.
    9. Serve the shredded roast over mashed potatoes, rice, or on a bun.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 284Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 98mgSodium 2965mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 30g

The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.

Do you put vegetables in bottom or top of crock pot roast?

Prepare vegetables and add to the bottom of a lightly greased 6 qt. (or larger) slow cooker. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Using tongs, sear meat on all sides until browned and place on top of vegetables in the crockpot.

Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crockpot?

Slow cooker recipes don't always instruct you to brown meat before adding it to the pot, but there are some advantages to doing so. If you sear meat to a crusty brown with a little oil in a hot skillet, the meat develops more complex flavors and improves the dish.

How long does it take to cook a 2.5 lb roast in crock pot on high?

Directions.
Cut potatoes, onions, and celery into fairly large chunks; place in the bottom of a slow cooker along with baby carrots..
Place roast on top of vegetables. ... .
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. ... .
Transfer roast to a platter..

How can I add flavor to my pot roast?

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Slow Cook At Low Temperature..
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