Summary:

This beef pot roast is made with peperoncini peppers and slices of butter, inspired by Mississippi style stews. The flavorful beef is slow cooked until falling apart tender, then shredded and served.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Peppers

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Prep: 15

Cook: 8

Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

▢ 3 to 4 pounds boneless chuck roast (Note 1)
▢ 16-ounce jar peperoncini peppers, including 1/4 cup juice (Note 2)
▢ 4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into 8 slices

Dried Seasonings:

▢ 2 teaspoons table salt (Note 3)
▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Ingredients: Trim exterior fat from beef, then cut beef into 2-inch chunks (Note 4). Place chunks along bottom of slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle all dried seasonings over beef. Place peperoncini on top of beef, and pour in 1/4 cup of juice from jar. Evenly top with butter slices. No additional liquid is needed.
Cook & Serve: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours. Uncover, and transfer only beef to large plate and shred using 2 forks. Transfer shredded beef back to slow cooker and stir with liquid. Serve (Notes 5-6).

NUTRITION

Makes 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups):

Calories 650 (58% from fat)
Total Fat 42g	65%
Saturated Fat 18g	92%
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 1420mg	59%
Net Carb 2g
Total Carb 2.5g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2%
Sugars 0g
Protein 61g

Vitamin A 7% · Vitamin C 5% · Calcium 8% · Iron 24%

PHOTOS

pot roast raw ingredients in slow cooker

close up view of shredded beef with peppers

shredded beef pot roast served in white bowl

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Beef Cut. I typically use chuck roast; other popular roast cuts for slow cooking include brisket and round. Select a cut that has less exterior fat because it will be trimmed off. Since the meat is slow cooked until shreddable, any roast or steak cut will work — just use a total of 3 to 4 pounds of boneless beef. If your beef contains bones, remove them while cutting the beef into chunks in Step 1. The main difference between various roast or steak cuts is how much fat marbling they have, which will determine how much fat gets rendered into the stew.

(2) Peperoncini. This is a Mediterranean spicy chili pepper. I use the jarred variety: Mezzetta’s Golden Greek Peperoncini, Tender and Crispy style. If you’re sensitive to spicy foods or if you want a high ratio of meat to peppers in the stew, use only half of the peppers from a 12-ounce jar.

(3) Salt. If your roast is on the smaller end (3 pounds) and you generally prefer less salty meals, decrease the table salt to 1.5 teaspoons.

(4) Cutting Beef. By cutting the beef into 2-inch chunks as opposed to leaving it whole, the meat will be better seasoned. The beef chunks can lay flat along the bottom of the slow cooker and make contact with the cooking liquid, ensuring even cooking.

(5) Serving / Leftovers. Serve the stew warm, with low carb side dishes like mashed cauliflower or mashed turnips. For a spicier stew, drizzle with your favorite hot sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheated in the microwave.

(6) Serving Size. Each serving is about 1.5 cups. If you have a 3 pound roast, this makes 6 servings. A 4 pound roast will make 8 servings.

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April

Very good!! Was excited to find a keto recipe for a roast that didn’t call for processed packets of au jus or ranch. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of using unsalted butter out of preference. Being from Chicago, this was VERY similar to Italian Beef and I loved that. Flavorful, filling, and makes plenty for a family. I call this recipe a keto keeper!

Sherry R

Wondering if mashed potatoes would be good. With this. Not for me, but my boys. Just wondering if the “gravy” this makes would taste weird over potatoes?

Julia

I don’t think it will taste weird over potatoes; I think it’ll go well together. Hope you give it a try!

Kim

I made this. Everyone loved it. It was delicious!!!!!

Carole Twitchell

Making this now. Wondering how you serve it?

Please see Note 5 below the recipe for details on serving.

Lynn Taylor

I serve it over riced cauliflower. We love it!

Addie

Can the leftovers be frozen? (We’re a two-person household.) And can I use a corned beef brisket?
Thank you!

Freezing leftovers should be fine. I don’t know that I recommend using a corned beef brisket because it will likely take longer to cook, anywhere from 8 to 10 hours, and it may come with seasonings/flavorings that won’t pair well with the ones in this recipe. In other words, you will end up making enough adjustments to the recipe that you might as well find a recipe specifically for corned beef brisket.

Connie

Such a great variation from the standard pot roast with potatoes/carrots. Made as is and absolutely loved it! I used the slow cooker function from my instant pot and it turned out perfect!

Lori Geurin

I made this last night and it was amazing! I love the addition of the pepperocinis to spice up the roast. Thanks!

Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Peppers