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Mississippi Pot Roast {The BEST Pot Roast EVER}

By Ashlyn Edwards — April 13, 2016, Updated November 26, 2019 1,118 Comments

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Mississippi Pot Roast - The most delicious pot roast you will EVER eat!

Mississippi Pot Roast – The most delicious pot roast you will EVER eat! Made with just five simple ingredients and slow cooked in the crockpot, you are going to fall in love with this!

I am very excited about today’s recipe. I have literally made it four times since getting the recipe from my mother-in-law just a few weeks ago. It is hands-down the BEST roast I have EVER eaten!

Seriously, y’all, I am in love with this pot roast and so is the rest of my family!

A plate of Mississippi pot roast on top of mashed potatoes

Like I said, I cannot take credit for creating this Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. It is just one of the many amazingly yummy recipes I have gotten from my mother-in-law over the years. Her homemade spaghetti sauce is one of the most popular recipes on my site, and it’s also one of my personal favorites.

A plate of food Mississippi pot roast on top of mashed potatoes

What is Mississippi Pot Roast?

Mississippi Pot Roast is a combination of five simple ingredients that all cook together in your slow cooker. It’s typically made with a chuck roast, which is inexpensive and easy to find at most grocery stores. You can also makes this with other cuts of meat, like I have with Mississippi Pulled Pork.

Cooking a chuck roast over low heat in your crock pot yields incredibly tender results, and the other ingredients added to this roast give it incredible flavor!

Now I have no answer for you as to why this is called a Mississippi Pot Roast. But if all food that comes out of Mississippi tastes as good as this, then I might have to pack my bags and head over there! It’s the south, so it’s automatically an awesome state, I say.

A close up of a chuck roast in a crockpot being sprinkled with seasoning

The simplicity of this Mississippi Pot Roast is where its try beauty lies.

What do you need to make Mississippi Pot Roast?

Here’s the beauty of this roast. It’s so simple! You’ll need:

  • a chuck roast
  • ranch dressing mix
  • au jus gravy mix
  • butter
  • jarred pepperoncini peppers

All of this comes together to make the tastiest, tenderest, most delicious pot roast ever.

A crockpot filled with a chuck roast, seasoning, peperoncini peppers, and sliced butter

How do you make Mississippi Pot Roast?

This style of recipe is one of my favorites because it’s so easy. It’s a great dump and go kind of recipe. All you do is:

  • Place the chuck roast in the bottom of your crock pot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch and au jus mixes over the top of the roast.
  • Add the butter and pepperoncini peppers.
  • Place the lid on top and cook over low heat for 8 hours or more.

We’ve eaten this over rice and mashed potatoes and I loved it both ways. My mother-in-law also suggested it for sandwiches, so we might try that next!

A plate of Mississippi pot roast on top of mashed potatoes

How do you make Mississippi Pot Roast in the Instant Pot?

I get this question all the time! All you need to do is add your ingredients to your Instant Pot, add about 1 cup of beef broth, then cook over manual high pressure for one hour. Let the pressure release naturally and you are good to go.

NOW, having said all of that, I MUCH prefer to make my roast in the crockpot. The flavors and texture are just better overall in my opinion.

Is Mississippi Pot Roast Keto?

Yes! If you’re following a Keto plan, you are in luck! This recipe is very low in carbs, so it will fit right in with your diet. My one suggestion would be to serve it with some delicious low carb sides like mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, or garlic roasted asparagus.

 

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A plate of Mississippi pot roast on top of mashed potatoes

Mississippi Pot Roast {The BEST EVER Pot Roast}

This Mississippi Pot Roast is the most delicious pot roast you will EVER eat! Made with just five simple ingredients and slow cooked in the crockpot, you are going to fall in love with this!
4.92 from 391 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-4 pounds) chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4-5 pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

  • Place roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle the top with the ranch dressing mix and the au jus mix. Place peppers on top of the mixes, and add the butter.
  • Cook over low heat for 8 hours. Serve with noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Do not add any water or broth to this! It will make enough liquid as it cooks.
  • This tastes delicious with potatoes and carrots! I like to add a few quartered russet potatoes and a large handful of baby carrots to the crockpot when there is about 1-2 hours left of cooking time.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 765mg | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4.7mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!Mention @TheBelleoftheKitchen or tag #BelleoftheKitchen

 

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  1. Tania says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and while the taste was great, the meat did not soften in those 8 hours. After 8 hours on low (using the slow cooker function of the instant pot), it was cooked but hard. I set it to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes and it was better but not great. I took it out, cut it up and we ate. But I ran the rest (cut up) in the instant pot again for 15 minutes and it finally got to the point I was expecting.
    We did love the ease of this recipe and will definitely try again. Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on what could’ve gone wrong – maybe it was just this particular cut of beef? It was a 4lb chuck roast. Maybe I should’ve used a traditional slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Hi Tania, I believe it could be due to the slow cooker function on the Instant Pot. I have heard of this happening when cooked using the Instant Pot instead of a traditional slow cooker. It just doesn’t cook the same. For this reason, I don’t use the slow cooker function on my Instant Pot. I only slow cook using my regular slow cooker.

      Reply
  2. Terri J Zaccaria says

    January 17, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Can I add vegetables such as carrots and onions to this recipe? Make it similar to pot roast.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Yes! Add them in when there is about about 2-3 hours of cooking time left.

      Reply
  3. Ryan says

    January 14, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Is the roast Frozen or thawed?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Thawed.

      Reply
  4. Eugene Shanks Jr. says

    January 11, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Best roast I have ever eaten and so simple and tasty !!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 15, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      are the peppers fresh or pickled?

      Reply
  5. Maureen says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    This a fabulous easy and delish pot roast with left overs i make tacos..OMG are they good! Try it you will like it!

    Reply
  6. Bridgette Celata says

    January 9, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    Can this be done in an instant pot??

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Yes, and I have instructions for that in the post, although I prefer the texture and overall flavor when it’s cooked in the slow cooker!

      Reply
  7. Cassie says

    January 9, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Can you cook this on high?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:43 am

      For best results, I only recommend cooking on the low setting.

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 14, 2021 at 8:45 am

      Can you use a partially frozen roast and just cook q little longer?

      Reply
  8. Betty says

    January 5, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Are these peppers hot? I can’t do spicy.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:42 am

      No, they just add a savory flavor!

      Reply
  9. Jerry Weitzel says

    January 4, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    i only have a 2 lb roast. should i reduce the cooking time? the recipe calls for 3-4 lb roast.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:45 am

      Cook time should stay the same!

      Reply
  10. Henri E Fletcher-Lockhart says

    January 3, 2021 at 5:35 am

    5 stars
    This is a simple and foolproof receipe. My go to when I am short on time but want something fabulous. Make some homemade mashed potatoes and let everyone believe you slaved over a hot stove all day. They will feel special and so will you. God bless.

    Reply
    • DD says

      January 7, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Do you need to brown the meat before placing in crockpot?

      Reply
      • Ashlyn Edwards says

        January 11, 2021 at 10:42 am

        Nope!

        Reply
  11. Stacy says

    January 1, 2021 at 11:44 am

    I can’t have dairy and just realized that the au jus mix I purchased has dairy. Can a liquid beef gravy work as a substitute or would you just leave the gravy out? Anything else that would work?

    Reply
    • Moa says

      January 6, 2021 at 11:55 am

      I use a package of french onion soup powder, as au jus is not available where I live. Maybe you can use something similar to that? 🙂

      Reply
    • Nicole says

      January 8, 2021 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Hi Stacy! You can sub out the au jus mix for onion soup mix or you can make your own au jus mix from scratch (there are tons of recipes for this online). I’ve done both and it always turns out amazing 🙂

      Reply
    • Wendy McCullough says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:42 am

      Yes you can. I avoid the au jus packet because it makes it too salty for my taste, so I use a concentrated broth base. Works great!!

      Reply
    • Sharon Garrett says

      January 17, 2021 at 7:48 am

      I use brown gravy packet. Works great

      Reply
  12. Kathy says

    December 29, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Can you use hidden valley ranch dip mix instead of the dressing not sure if they are the same thing.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      January 4, 2021 at 8:55 am

      I’ve done this many times and it works just fine.

      Reply
  13. Long says

    December 28, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    The recipe great, thank you for the instructions.

    Reply
  14. Diana says

    December 27, 2020 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    This is an awesome recipe! There are only 2 of us so I vacuum seal the leftovers, freeze and when I’m ready I drop the unopened bag into a pot of boiling water. I don’t even thaw it out first. When opened it tastes just as good af the day I cooked it. Don’t be afraid of the peppers, they don’t make it hot.

    Reply
  15. carol says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    my husband and i fell in love with this. I am making this again tomorrow. I serve with mashed potatoes and veggie. yummy !!

    Reply
  16. Dawn Wilbanks says

    December 20, 2020 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Love making this recipe. We are trying it with venison roast tonight.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 5, 2021 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      Dawn, how did this go for you? I’ve been wondering if it would work with venison.

      Reply
  17. Laura says

    December 18, 2020 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    I do not usually rate recipes, but this was really amazing! So very easy and delicious!

    Reply
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