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Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast delivers 53g protein and 765 calories per serving — the most protein-dense option in this batch. Yields 8 servings with straightforward stovetop cooking, stretching one ingredient into a full week of dinners. Targets lifters prioritizing high protein intake without cooking separate meals daily.

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Ingredients

8 servings
  • Beef Chuck Roast(2268g)
  • Au Jus Seasoning, Dry Packet(31g)
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning
  • Butter(90g)
  • Peperoncini, Pickled, Drained
  • ½ cup pepperoncini juice

Instructions

  1. 1Add the chuck roast to the bowl of a 7 to 8 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with au jus and ranch seasoning. Top with butter, pepperoncini, and pepperoncini juice.
  2. 2Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the roast is very tender and can be pulled apart easily with a fork. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the roast to a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan, discarding any large pieces of fat. Reserve the liquid in the slow cooker.
  3. 3Serve over mashed potatoes topped with the reserved liquid.

Nutrition — Per Serving

765

calories

53g

protein

60g

fat

Carbohydrates
2g
Saturated fat
23.8g
Sodium
659 mg
Dietary fiber
0.0g

8 servings per batch · ~299g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Mississippi Pot Roast have per serving?

Each serving provides 53g of protein and 765 calories with 60g fat and only 2g carbs. This is a high-protein, fat-dominant option with minimal carbohydrate content.

How long does Mississippi Pot Roast take to prep?

Quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 8 servings in a single batch, making it extremely efficient for meal prepping bulk protein for the week.

Is Mississippi Pot Roast good for muscle gain?

At 53g protein and 765 calories per serving, this roast delivers excellent protein density for muscle-building phases despite being carb-minimal. The high fat content supports testosterone production and overall hormonal health during training.

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