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Mississippi Style Tangy Pepper Roast

This incredibly flavorful slow-cooked beef requires minimal effort and uses a handful of ingredients to create a tender, tangy, and satisfying main course. It's perfectly suited for a low-carb and diabetic-friendly lifestyle. For best results, select seasoning packets with minimal added sugars.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 43 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 302.07 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1.25 lbs / 567g beef chuck or shoulder roast
  • 0.5 oz / 14g dry ranch seasoning mix approximately half of a standard 1 oz packet
  • Approx. 0.45 oz / 13g dry au jus gravy mix approximately half of a standard 0.87-1 oz packet
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons 1/8 cup / 28g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3-4 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 small bay leaf

Optional for searing:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beef (Optional Searing): For an enhanced depth of flavor (this step is optional), generously season the beef roast with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high flame. Carefully place the beef in the hot skillet and brown it thoroughly for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side. If you choose to skip searing, proceed directly to step 2.
  • Assemble in Slow Cooker: Transfer the (browned or unbrowned) beef roast to the basin of your slow cooker.
  • Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, and garlic powder evenly over the top of the roast.
  • Distribute Aromatics and Fat: Arrange the small pieces of unsalted butter over the seasoned roast. Scatter the whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the beef, and tuck in the bay leaf.
  • Cook Low and Slow: Secure the lid on the slow cooker. Set the cooker to the low heat setting and allow the beef to cook for 7 to 9 hours. The beef is ready when it is exceptionally tender and can be easily shredded with a fork. No additional liquid is necessary as the beef will create its own delicious juices.
  • Serve: Once cooked, remove and discard the bay leaf. The beef can be shredded or broken into chunks. Serve warm, accompanied by suitable low-carb side dishes such as cauliflower mash, steamed green beans, or a fresh garden salad. The cooking liquid makes an excellent sauce.
  • Serving Suggestions: This beef is wonderfully versatile. Beyond typical low-carb sides, consider using it as a filling for lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.

Notes

Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving, 1/4 of recipe):
  • Calories: 302.07 kcal
  • Protein: 33.345 g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 4.68375 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.38325 g
  • Total Sugars: 1.3975 g
  • Fat: 16.3305 g
  • Net Carbohydrates: 4.3005 g (Total Carbohydrates - Dietary Fiber)
The nutritional information is estimated based on the ingredients listed and standard USDA data for generic components, assuming a 25% cooking loss for the beef. Actual values may vary based on specific brands chosen (especially seasoning mixes regarding sugar content), precise measurements, and variations in the meat. The calculation does not include the optional olive oil for searing.
  • If using 1 tablespoon (14g) of olive oil for searing the entire roast, the estimated additions per serving would be:
  • Calories: +31 kcal (Total: 333.07 kcal)
    Fat: +3.5 g (Total: 19.8305 g) (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fiber, and Sugars would remain unchanged)