Easy Recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast

Fork tender, melt in your mouth, this is the BEST Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. A Naturally low-carb dinner idea made in the slow cooker!

If you love easy slow cooker meals, be sure to try this delicious Bourbon Chicken in the crockpot. Better than takeout! Or make a batch of our homemade spaghetti sauce. An easy pasta dinner awaits.

What is Mississippi Pot Roast?

When it comes to pot roast, we all dream of a fork tender, flavorful cut of meat.

While this Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is quite different from the kind I grew up with, it’s very similar to our favorite Slow Cooker Italian Beef recipe!

Before I tell you how to make this delicious roast, you may be wondering, what is it? Why is it different from a regular pot roast?

Mississippi Roast is usually made by placing a chuck roast in a crock pot or slow cooker. You’ll cook it beneath some butter, a package of ranch dressing mix, another package of “au jus” gravy mix and a handful of pepperoncini peppers.

The result is a fork tender roast that requires very little prep time! We love serving ours on homemade Baked Mashed Potatoes.

Or get fancy and serve it to guests with this delicious Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole recipe!

Mississippi Pot Roast Ingredients

Just five ingredients are all you need for this delicious dinner.

1. Chuck Roast- sometimes called pot roast or chuck eye roast is what you want to find in the meat section. Use anywhere from 3-6 pounds for this recipe.
2. Butter- unsalted is best. I’ve made this plenty of times without the butter, and it still tastes wonderful.
3. Au Jus seasoning mix- look for this in the gravy aisle. I’ve used a packet of brown gravy mix in a pinch!
4. Ranch dressing mix- don’t be dumping ranch dressing into this roast- the dry seasoning is what you’re looking for.
5. Pepperoncinis- this is where the flavor comes from. In my house, we buy the sliced banana peppers, and dump the whole jar into the crockpot with the liquid. Banana peppers are slightly milder than pepperoncinis, and the slices break down into the beef better.

How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast

One of my favorite things about making this dinner is the 5 minutes it takes to assemble in the crock pot. This is perfect if you have a busy morning. It truly is a fix and forget it style dinner.

STEP 1. The roast.

First, place a chuck roast into the bottom of your slow cooker. I typically use a 4 lb roast, which is plenty of meat for my family of 6.

I don’t bother trimming the excess fat, as it helps break down the roast to a fork tender meat.

STEP 2. Add butter.

Next, place 4 tablespoons (sliced) butter over the top of the roast. In case you are wondering, I have made this without the butter, and it’s still delicious.

STEP 3. Seasoning.

Sprinkle one packet of ranch dressing mix and one packet of au jus gravy mix over the top of the roast as well.

STEP 4. Peppers.

Place 5 pepperoncini peppers (or more if your family loves them) into the crockpot. You can also used sliced ones instead of whole if you really love them like I do!

Don’t forget to add a small splash of the pepper juice!

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours. When you’re ready to eat, use two forks to shred the meat and serve. ENJOY.

Best Cut of Meat for a Mississippi Roast Recipe

For most pot roast recipes, you’ll choose a chuck roast.

The chuck roast comes from the shoulder of the cow. When you purchase one, you’ll see some marbling of fat throughout the roast. I try to find one that has THIN strands of connective tissue, which is great because it melts into the meat creating a tender roast.

Chuck roast is great in Pot Roast, but also delicious in this Shredded Balsamic Beef recipe!

If you love mexican, I use a chuck roast to make this delicious Crockpot Barbacoa!

What to Serve with Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast is one of those easy dinners that goes with just about anything. The shredded beef and rich, buttery gravy are especially delicious with sides that soak up all those flavorful juices. Here are a few of my favorite recipes to serve with Mississippi Pot Roast.

• Baked Mashed Potatoes – My family’s favorite way to serve this roast! The creamy potatoes are perfect for soaking up all that buttery gravy.
• Corn Casserole – This creamy, comforting side dish pairs beautifully with the savory beef and tangy pepperoncini peppers.
• Cilantro Lime Rice – Looking for something besides potatoes? This flavorful rice is a delicious alternative.
• Cheesy Onion Beer Bread – A slice of warm, cheesy bread is just what you need for soaking up the juices. No gravy left behind!
• Mississippi Mud Cake – Finish dinner with a rich chocolate cake topped with marshmallows and frosting. Why not keep the Mississippi theme going?

Aimee’s Serving Tip: For an easy family dinner, I like serving the shredded beef over mashed potatoes with a simple vegetable on the side. You can also serve it on a bun with a side of potato chips. There’s no need to complicate dinner when the slow cooker has already done most of the work!

How to Store and Reheat Mississippi Pot Roast

I love making Mississippi Pot Roast for dinner, but mostly because the leftovers are delicious. The tender, shredded beef reheats beautifully, making this an easy dinner to prepare ahead of time or freeze for busy weeknights.

• Refrigerator: Allow the pot roast and juices to cool, then transfer the beef and it’s cooking juices to an airtight container. Refrigerate and eat for up to 4 days. Be sure to save those juices to keep the meat moist.
• Freezer: Mississippi Pot Roast freezes really well. Place the cooled, shredded beef and some of the cooking liquid in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months for the best quality.
• Thawing: For best results, thaw frozen pot roast overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Stovetop Reheating: My favorite way to reheat leftovers is in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the beef and its juices, stirring occasionally until heated through. Add a splash of beef broth if needed.
• Microwave Reheating: Place individual portions in a microwave-safe dish with a little cooking liquid. Cover loosely and heat in 30-60 second intervals, stirring between intervals until hot.

Aimee’s Storage Tip: I like to freeze leftover Mississippi Pot Roast in individual portions with some of the cooking juices. It’s perfect for quick sandwiches, serving over mashed potatoes, or making an easy dinner without cooking from scratch.

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Tender, delicious Mississippi Roast recipe made with a perfect cut of chuck roast (pot roast).

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