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A close-up shot of slow cooker pepperoncini beef being shredded with two forks inside the Crock-Pot.

Mississippi Roast Sandwiches: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipe

The ultimate Mississippi Roast Sandwiches recipe! With just 5 ingredients, this slow cooker shredded beef is unbelievably tender, tangy, and perfect for hearty, comforting sandwiches. A true set-it-and-forget-it meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter This is equivalent to one stick.
  • 8-10 pepperoncini peppers Plus 1/2 cup of brine from the jar.
  • 8 sturdy buns Such as hoagie rolls or brioche, for serving.
  • 8 slices provolone cheese Optional, for topping.

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 2 Forks For shredding the beef.

Method
 

  1. Place the chuck roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix over the top of the roast.
  3. Place the stick of butter on top of the roast. Arrange the pepperoncini peppers around the butter and pour the pepperoncini brine over everything.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. The beef should be fall-apart tender.
  5. Using two forks, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Toss the meat with the juices until well combined.
  6. Toast the buns. Pile the shredded beef onto the bottom buns, top with a slice of provolone cheese if desired, and place the top bun on. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't open the lid while cooking! The slow cooker needs to maintain a consistent temperature to tenderize the meat properly.
Tip 2: Toasting the buns is a crucial step to prevent them from becoming soggy from the juicy beef.
Tip 3: The cooking liquid is incredibly flavorful! You can spoon extra over the meat in your sandwich or even serve it on the side for dipping.