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Mississippi Pot Roast is a fork-tender chuck roast that’s full of flavor! This no-fuss “dump and go” pot roast recipe is made with 5 ingredients in a crockpot with only 10 minutes of prep!
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Mississippi Pot Roast (+Video)

Mississippi Pot Roast is a fork-tender chuck roast that’s full of flavor! This no-fuss “dump and go” pot roast recipe is made with 5 ingredients in a crockpot with only 10 minutes of prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mississippi pot roast, Mississippi Roast
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: TipBuzz

Ingredients

Instructions

Slow Cooker:

  • Place the chuck roast into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle au jus mix and ranch mix on top of the roast.
  • Add butter and peppers around the roast.
  • Cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW setting for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Remove cover and shred the roast using two forks.
  • Garnish with optional minced parsley and drizzle with gravy. Serve with potatoes, mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

Instant Pot:

  • Turn the instant pot onto Sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon oil followed by the meat. Sear the roast on all sides (4-5 minutes each side) until nicely browned.
  • Add the pepperoncini peppers, ranch mix, au jus mix, butter and ¾ cup of water. Cover with the lid and close the steam valve.
  • Turn off Sauté mode and set to “Manual” mode for “High” Pressure Cook for 80 minutes.
  • After the cooking cycle finishes, allow for a natural pressure release (about 15 minutes). After that, use the quick pressure lever to manually release any remaining pressure and turn off the pot.
  • Carefully remove the lid and transfer the roast to a plate and serve.

Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place an oven-proof pot on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, sear the roast on all sides (4-5 minutes each side) until brown.
  • Add the pepperoncini peppers, ranch mix, au jus mix, butter and ¾ cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cover.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.

Video

Notes

  • Don't add liquid to the crockpot: There's no need to add any liquid to the slow cooker, unlike with the Instant Pot or oven methods. The slow cooker traps steam generated from cooking, keeping the roast moist. In addition, it also draws the juices from the meat. So you will get more flavorful meat and gravy if you don’t add any liquid.
  • To add potatoes and carrots: You can add vegetables such as carrots and potatoes (small yukon gold or quartered russet) in the last 2 hours of cooking, making it a complete meal.
  • To reheat: Leftover Mississippi roast keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days when wrapped properly. It’s best to reheat in a skillet for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • To freeze:  You can also store it in a freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbs: 3g