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Healthy Mississippi Pot Roast with Beef Gravy Recipe

Healthy Mississippi Pot Roast with Beef Gravy Recipe


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  • Author: Lora Marie Bennett
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Description

A healthier version of the classic, flavorful Mississippi Pot Roast with chuck roast, homemade au jus and ranch seasonings, ghee, and pepperoncini peppers in the slow cooker.


Ingredients

  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 8 pepperocinis
  • 1 cup juices from the slow cooker
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Step: Place chuck roast in slow cooker.
  2. Step: Pour beef broth over top.
  3. Step: Sprinkle all seasonings on top of the meat.
  4. Step: Place the ghee on top of the meat in 3 spoonfuls.
  5. Step: Place the pepperocini peppers on and around the beef.
  6. Step: Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or high for 4-5 hours).
  7. Step: Transfer beef from the slow cooker to a cutting board and shred using two forks.
  8. Step: Heat 1 cup of the juices in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
  9. Step: Mix the water and arrowroot together in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  10. Step: When the beef juices come to a boil, stir in the slurry.
  11. Step: Heat over medium low and stir until desired level of thickness is reached.
  12. Step: Add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Step: Serve the beef over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash and pour gravy over top.

Notes

Instant Pot Method: Cut beef into 4 pieces, increase beef broth to 1 cup, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Optional searing in oil for 5 minutes per side improves flavor.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 499 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 902 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 176 mg