The best Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Chuck roast slow cooked with butter, pepperoncini, Ranch dressing mix, and gravy mix until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
We love these set it and forget it types of slow cooker recipes like our Crockpot Lasagna (which is also make-ahead) and Pork Carnitas.
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This recipe for the popular Mississippi Roast will become a family favorite. We add a hint of broth allowing there to be enough liquid for gravy to pour over your roast and side dish.
This popular Southern dish is loved by even the pickiest eaters. Pair it with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Biscuits for a comforting dinner.
What is Mississippi Pot Roast?
Mississippi Pot Roast got its famous name from Robin Chapman, a mom from Mississippi that was trying to recreate her aunt’s pot roast. The roast is tender, juicy, and has a slight zest from the pepperoncini yet flavor-packed from the dressing and gravy.
Ingredients
These simple ingredients are all you need for the most flavorful slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast!
- Chuck roast
- Unsalted butter
- Ranch dressing mix
- Beef broth
- Au jus gravy mix
- Garlic
- Jarred pepperoncini peppers
How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast
This is one of those easy crockpot recipes that require minimal prep work. So quick yet absolutely delicious!
- Season meat – lightly season both sides of the roast with pepper.
- Sear meat – sear meat in a skillet over high heat.
- Combine – add roast, gravy, pepperoncini, butter and ranch dressing to the crock pot.
- Cook – slow cook roast until tender.
- Serve – remove meat and pull apart with two forks. Return to gravy and gently stir to combine.
How to Serve Pot Roast
You can serve pot roast in so many different ways. Here are some of the best ways to serve the pot roast:
- Main entree – with a side of mashed potatoes, pasta, or even rice.
- Sliders – add to hawaiian buns and enjoy as sliders.
- Sandwiches – add to sandwich buns with homemade coleslaw.
- Nacho – add to nachos with cheese.
- Tacos – add to soft or hard tacos with toppings and enjoy.
Common Questions
Why is my roast still tough?
The roast hasn’t cooked long enough. Some cuts of meat, especially thicker cuts just take a little more time than others. If the meat is tough, continue cooking another hour or until beef is easily shredded.
Is the roast spicy?
No, not at all. You can easily control the heat by adding more or fewer pepperoncini. If you want the roast spicy, double the number of pepperoncini that we have indicated.
Can I add carrots to the roast?
Yes, just add carrots with the remaining ingredients and cook together.
Can I add potatoes?
Yes, cube the potatoes and add them around the roast, cook together.
What meat is best?
We recommend a beef chuck roast. The marbling adds flavor and juices to the roast as the meat is slow-cooked.
Juicy, tender, and mouthwatering… I hope this easy slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast becomes a new favorite recipe for you.
More Crockpot Recipes
- Slow Cooker Chili
- Pulled BBQ Chicken
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
4.99 from 163 votes
Author: Valentina Ablaev
The BEST crock pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Chuck roast cooked with butter, pepperoncini, Ranch dressing mix and gravy mix until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 6 hours hrs
Total Time: 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 8 servings
- 3-4 lbs chuck roast
- ½ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth, low sodium
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix, (1 oz or 3 Tbsp)*
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- 1 packet au jus mix , or substitute with brown gravy mix
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Season the chuck roast with pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp oil. Once hot, sear and brown the beef for 2-3 minutes per side.
In a slow cooker bowl, add the beef broth. Then, add the seared beef, and top with ranch mix, au jus powder, minced garlic, pepperoncini, and sliced butter.
Cook on low heat for about 7-9 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours or until fork-tender (a thinner piece of meat will cook faster and a thicker cut will take longer).
Shred the beef and add back into the slow cooker, gently mix until combined with the buttery gravy.
Notes
*Ranch can vary in salt content so add salt to taste at the end. We used Hidden Valley Ranch Homestyle Seasoning Dip and Salad Dressing Mix.
Nutrition Per Serving
386kcal Calories3g Carbs33g Protein27g Fat12g Saturated Fat2g Polyunsaturated Fat13g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat132mg Cholesterol416mg Sodium605mg Potassium0.3g Fiber0.2g Sugar223IU Vitamin A6mg Vitamin C34mg Calcium4mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
- Nutrition Disclosure
Nutrition Facts
Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
386
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
44
%
Sodium
416
mg
18
%
Potassium
605
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.2
g
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
223
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mississippi pot roast
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 386
Valentina Ablaev
I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!
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