Mississippi Pot Roast

Ingredients and Variations

Beef Roast – For the best flavor, choose a roast with nice marbling throughout. Just like oven pot roast, a chuck roast is the best cut for tender meat. Round roast or rump roast also work as does a pork roast.

Seasonings – A combination of dry ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix adds tons of flavor to this dish. If you prefer, you can skip the packet and make your own ranch dressing (or just add the ranch dressing seasonings).

Pepperoncini Peppers – This is the secret ingredient that tenderizes the meat and gives it a great flavor! Although they’re spicy out of the jar, this recipe isn’t spicy.

Butter – Let’s be real; everything’s better with butter! Half a stick of butter is plenty, but feel free to add more if you’re feeling indulgent. And for a smoky twist, you can swap some of the butter for leftover bacon grease.

Variations – This roast is delicious on its own, but it’s even better with some added veggies like carrots, celery, or onions.

How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast

Low and slow is the way to go to get mouth-watering, tender meat that just falls apart!

1. Brown the meat on both sides and transfer it to a slow cooker.
2. Add pepperoncini juice and sprinkle the ranch and au jus mixes on top of the roast. Top with pats of butter. Cover and cook until fork tender.
3. Shred with a couple of forks and serve over potatoes, rice, or even on a toasted roll!

Holly’s Tips

• Sear the roast in a large skillet for extra flavor. This is optional, but it adds extra flavor.
• Don’t add extra liquid to the slow cooker. The juices from the roast and the butter will ensure there’s plenty of flavorful gravy to go around.
• If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can still make this dish in a dutch oven. Follow my pot roast cooking times for perfect results.
• Want to thicken the gravy? Mix a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch with water, then whisk it into the drippings. Let it cook for about 10 minutes or until thickened to your liking.

What to Serve with Mississippi Pot Roast?

This crock pot Mississippi pot roast recipe is so good when it’s piled high over mashed potatoes or tucked into a hoagie roll. Or serve it as a main dish over garlic-roasted mashed potatoes, or keep it low-carb with mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice.

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