Alabama Roast
Get ready to indulge in the hearty, savory flavors of Alabama Roast, a slow-cooked comfort food classic that’s perfect for weeknights or special gatherings. This mouthwatering recipe begins with tender beef chuck roast seasoned to perfection with ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix, then layered with rich pats of butter, tangy whole pepperoncini peppers, and their zesty juice for a bold, Southern-inspired kick. Slow-cooked for eight hours until fall-apart tender, the roast is infused with garlic and beef broth, creating a luscious, flavorful gravy that’s perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this low-and-slow dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it a go-to for cozy family dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet Au jus gravy mix
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.333 cup Pepperoncini juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Place the roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Sprinkle the contents of the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix packets over the roast.
Add the minced garlic and place 6 whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast.
Pour the pepperoncini juice and beef broth over the roast to keep it moist during cooking.
Slice the unsalted butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly on top of the roast.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the roast is fall-apart tender.
Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices and peppers for enhanced flavor.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
