Mississippi Pot Roast (2024)

This Mississippi pot roast is made in the slow cooker with simple ingredients for an easy and hearty meal that you will love. The beef is cooked slowly in a savory sauce to produce a tender roast with amazing flavor.

What is Mississippi Pot Roast?

Mississippi pot roast is a classic slow cooker recipe known for its ease and flavor. It’s typically made with a chuck roast, which becomes tender and delicious after slow cooking with a few simple ingredients.

Here’s what goes into a Mississippi pot roast:

• Chuck roast:This is a well-marbled and affordable cut of beef that benefits from slow cooking.
• Ranch dressing mix:Adds savory and creamy flavor to the pot roast.
• Au jus mix:Contributes salty and beefy notes.
• Pepperoncini peppers:These mild peppers add a touch of tang and spice.
• Butter:Richens the dish and helps create a flavorful sauce.

Everything gets tossed into the slow cooker and cooked on low for several hours, resulting in a rich, flavorful roast that can be shredded and served with mashed potatoes or rice.

The Best Mississippi Pot Roast Ingredients

Which Packet To Use To Make This Recipe Have Less Sodium?

You can choose low-sodium options for the ranch seasoning and/or au jus packets, if available, to have more control over the salt level in the finished dish.

To lower the sodium content in your Mississippi pot roast, you can use unsalted butter, replace the au jus with low-sodium beef broth, and you can also use Kraft Ranch Anything Dip Mix, which has a fraction of sodium compared to most commercial ranch seasoning mixes.

Can I Use Brown Gravy Mix Instead Of Au Jus?

A 1-ounce package of brown gravy mix can easily be substituted for the au jus in this recipe.

How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast in Crock Pot

If you’re looking for a new and easy recipe to try, Mississippi pot roast is a great option. This dish is made by slow cooking chuck roast in a crockpot with some simple ingredients.

STEP ONE: Heat one to two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

STEP TWO: Lightly salt and pepper on each side of the pot roast (see note below about salt). Add the meat to the skillet and sear each side of the roast until browned.

*Be aware of the salt content you’re adding to the slow cooker. If you want to use salted butter, don’t add salt to the meat before browning it.

STEP THREE: Transfer the browned roast to the crockpot and pour all the excess butter and browned bits from the skillet into the crockpot.

STEP FOUR: Sprinkle minced onions over the top of the roast.

STEP FIVE: Add contents of ranch mix and au jus mix.

STEP SIX: Top with remaining butter cut into pieces. Add the pepperoncini to the pot and place the lid on top.

STEP SEVEN: Cook on low heat for eight hours or until meat falls apart easily when pulled with a fork.

STEP EIGHT: Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.

STEP NINE: Serve with chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.

Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Substitutions and Additions

BEEF: The best cut of meat for this roast beef recipe is a boneless beef chuck roast. You could also opt to switch it up and make this recipe with a pork roast or pork butt instead.

VEGETABLES: Celery makes an excellent addition to the meal and lends its flavor well to the overall taste of the dish.

Carrots, onions, and potatoes would also be yummy cooked alongside the roast.

How to Serve Mississippi Roast

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a hearty pot roast. Mississippi pot roast is a particularly tasty take on the classic.

While there are many ways to enjoy this dish, we think it pairs best with creamy mashed potatoes with green beans or glazed baby carrots on the side.

You can also enjoy it with rice.

For more hearty slow cooker recipes, try our creamy slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta and crockpot beef stew.

How to Store this Recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast

This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated as needed, making it ideal for busy weeknights or simple weekend dining.

With a few basic tips and tricks, you can ensure that your leftovers stay fresh and delicious for days to come.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers of the beef roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

IN THE FREEZER: If you decide to freeze this easy Mississippi pot roast recipe, let the dish cool completely, and then be sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

You can also portion out leftovers into individual containers and freeze them.

It will freeze for up to three months – just label the package with the date of freezing so you know its best before date.

With proper wrapping, you’ll ensure that when you reheat your leftovers, you can enjoy the same succulent flavor as when it was first made.

The seasonings in this classic pot roast recipe give it so much flavor, and it is so easy to get this on the dinner table after it simmers away in the slow cooker all day. The tender meat will be fork-tender and delicious for a meal your whole family will gobble up.

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