Mississippi Pot Roast is the most amazing pot roast you'll ever eat! You're going to adore this recipe, which is made with only five basic ingredients and slow cooked in the crockpot!
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You may never try a better pot roast recipe than this one from Mississippi! You really should give this a try if you haven't already. The meat turns out very tasty and tender! It has grown to be my family's favorite pot roast recipe over the years! This is the Mississippi Pot Roast to have if you're want something really comforting. Even the most discriminating pot roast eaters enjoy this hearty, substantial dish!
What is Mississippi Pot Roast?
Five basic ingredients come together to make Mississippi Pot Roast, which cooks in your slow cooker. Usually, a chuck roast is used, which is affordable and readily available at most supermarkets. Other beef cuts can also be used to prepare this.
Chuck roasts are extremely tender when cooked in your crock pot at low heat, and the flavor of the roast is enhanced by the addition of other ingredients.
I'm at a loss as to why this is referred to as a Mississippi Pot Roast. However, I might have to pack my bags and move to Mississippi if all of the food that comes from there tastes as amazing! I argue that because it's in the South, the state is inherently fantastic.
What do you need to make Mississippi Pot Roast?
Here's the highlight of this roast. It's quite simple! You will need:
- Chuck roast
- Ranch dressing mix
- Au jus gravy mix
- Butter
- Canned pepperoncini peppers.
All of this comes together to create the most flavorful, tender, and delectable pot roast ever.
How do you make Mississippi Pot Roast?
Because it's so simple, this type of recipe is one of my faves. It's a fantastic "dumps and go" recipe. You only do:
- Put the chuck roast in the crock pot's bottom.
- Cover the roast with the ranch and au jus mixtures.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers and butter.
- Put the lid on and cook for at least 8 hours on low heat.
I enjoyed it both ways when we ate it over mashed potatoes and rice. We might try it for sandwiches as well, as my mother-in-law recommended!
Tips
- Although it's not required, searing enhances the flavor.
- Don't fill the slow cooker with more liquid. There will be a plenty of tasty gravy to share thanks to the butter and roast juices.
- You may still prepare this recipe in a Dutch oven if you don't have a slow cooker. For ideal results, adhere to my pot roast cooking timings.
- Mix two teaspoons cornstarch with two tablespoons water, then whisk into the gravy drippings if you want to thicken it. Cook until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I frequently receive this question! Simply place your ingredients in your Instant Pot, add approximately 1 cup of beef broth, and cook for 1 hour on manual high pressure. You can proceed once you let the pressure to naturally relax.
All of that being said, I would rather make my roast in the crockpot. Overall, I think the flavors and texture are just superior.
Yes! You're in luck if you're on a Keto diet! Due to its extremely low carbohydrate content, this recipe will easily fit into your diet. Serving it with some delectable low-carb sides like garlic roasted asparagus, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower is my one recommendation.
No. Avoid adding more liquids. Enough fluids will be produced by the meat itself, peperoncini, and melted butter.
I wouldn't exclude them because they give this dish a great deal of flavor. It doesn't add as much spice as you may assume. Try using some dill pickles and a little pickle juice if you are adamant about changing it.
Storage
Keep in an airtight jar and freeze for up to three months or in the refrigerator for up to three days. This dish is good for freezing and reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe for Mississippi pot roast is served with:
- handmade egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Serve it like a French dip on a hoagie roll.
- Use cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower to keep it low-carb.
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Recipe
Mississippi Pot Roast
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ pounds chuck roast
- 1 ½ tablespoon homemade ranch dressing mix
- 1 ½ tablespoon homemade au jus gravy mix
- ⅓ cup butter
- 7 pepperoncini peppers
- parsley garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put your beef cut in the bottom of your dutch oven, just be sure to put some butter pieces underneath so, it won't stick while cooking.
- Add in your seasoning packets, in my case i used my own homemade ranch and au jus mixes so just put a few tablespoons of each one.
- Add the remaining butter pieces on top of your beef and add a few pepperoncini peppers.
- Close the lid and put it on low heat for 8 hours or so.
NOTES
- You can sear you beef cut before adding the remaining ingredients, and it surely adds an extra flavor to the dish.
- cook until it is fork-tender, the roast will fall apart after crossing the 7-8 hrs mark.
- Don't add too much liquids. The peperoncini peppers contains a lot of liquid inside them, so you don't need to add more liquid to the dish to stay as authentic as possible to the original recipe.
- Add some cornstach. to give it some thickness you can add some cornstarch with water.
Jacob says
Do you have recipes for the homemade ranch and au jus powders?
Imsen says
Hi Jacob, yeah sure i do!! i will post them later on the blog! actually i've never used store-bought ranch mixes, i always make them at home when i need!
mi ha says
Please post them for me, too!!
Thank you!
Jake says
Awesome! I'll keep checking back to see.
Thank you