This Crockpot French Onion Mississippi Pot Roast combines deep onion flavor, tender beef, and tangy pepperoncini for a cozy, flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
3–4 lb chuck roast
1 packet French onion soup mix
5–8 whole pepperoncini peppers
2 tbsp pepperoncini juice
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
½ cup beef broth
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
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Optional: Sear roast in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Place sliced onions in the Crockpot, if using.
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Set roast on top of the onions.
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Sprinkle soup mix evenly over the meat.
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Top with butter chunks.
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Add pepperoncinis and pour in their juice.
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Pour beef broth along the sides of the roast.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours.
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Shred the beef and return it to the juices before serving.