Mississippi Pot Roast is the easiest and yummiest pot roast dinner you can make by dumping just a few ingredients in the slow cooker. This traditional pot roast has the best flavor with tender meat and a rich gravy.

Mississippi Pot Roast

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MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST RECIPE

This is a recipe that has been around forever but is definitely one you need in the regular rotation. It’s a delicious dinner for a busy night of the week and a great switch up to traditional pot roast. A perfect crock pot Sunday supper idea and happens to be low-carb.

roast with butter on top

INGREDIENTS

A  Mississippi roast has a few simple ingredients with so much flavor.

  • BEEF CHUCK ROAST – A chuck roast makes for the best roast in my opinion. It’s the best cut of meat because it’s tender and shreds well. A pork butt or rump roast would work as well.
  • PACKET OF AU JUS GRAVY MIX – An au jus mix makes the best gravy! Some recipes use an onion soup mix or brown gravy mix but an au jus seasoning packet is my favorite version to make the roast’s gravy.
  • RANCH MIX – A package of ranch dressing mix adds flavor.
  • BUTTER – We add this on top of the roast and let it melt-in the roast and makes it so good. Originally we use a whole stick of butter but since have adjusted to less.
  • PEPPERONCINIS – These add some kick to the meat. Add less if you don’t want it that spicy. Even throw in some of the pepperoncini juice to bring up the heat.

HOW TO SERVE THIS DISHMississippi Pot Roast sandwich

This can be eaten many ways. You can serve this over:

  • egg noodles
  • cooked noodles
  • baked potato
  • mashed potatoes
  • cooked rice
  • cauliflower rice
  • on rolls with Provolone

IS THIS SPICY?

Really you can adjust it to your own tastes. You can use less pepperoncini and juice to make it more mild.

ARE BANANA PEPPPERS AND PEPPERONCINI THE SAME?

No. They are slightly different in taste and color. Banana peppers tend to be slightly sweeter and more yellow in color. The difference is very small though and they can be substituted. They can be found next to each other at the grocery store.

Mississippi Pot Roast

CAN YOU FREEZE THIS?

Yes, you can store leftovers in an airtight container like a ziploc freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months.

CAN YOU COOK THIS IN THE INSTANT POT?

Yes. Cook on high pressure for 65 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Roast should be fork tender.

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Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

5 from 9 votes
This easy Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is the easiest and yummiest pot roast dinner you can make by dumping just a few ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3-5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup juice from pepperoncini pepper jar

Instructions
 

  • In a 6-8 quart slow cooker, add the roast. Sprinkle the aus jus, the ranch, butter, and sprinkle with pepperoncini and juice.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours or low or 4-6 hours on high. It is done when it falls apart. Shred with two forks and return to juice. Serve on cooked noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, or rolls with Provolone cheese.

Notes

I have adjusted this recipe to use less butter. 

CAN YOU COOK THIS IN THE INSTANT POT?

Yes. Cook on high pressure for 65 minutes.
 
Cuisine: American
Course: All Recipes, Main Course
Author: Christy Denney
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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