This Mississippi pot roast recipe cooked in the slow cooker is a tender, flavorful roast seasoned with salt, pepper, pepperoncini peppers, and a zesty combination of ranch and beefy onion soup mixes for a dinner entree that will have everyone’s mouths watering.
This Mississippi Chuck Roast is one of the most flavorful slow cooker beef dishes I’ve ever had. You may wonder why it’s called a “Mississippi” Chuck Roast. That’s because someone in Mississippi had a similar recipe, and it just stuck. What makes it different from a regular chuck roast is the fantastic, zesty combination of flavors.
Mississippi Pot Roast
To make this pot roast, you just have to put everything into the slow cooker. How easy is that? Just brown your meat, add it to the slow cooker, add your seasonings, and voila! When ready, the meat becomes so tender that it falls apart when shredded with two forks. It's easy, tender, juicy, and so delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
- Easy: It requires almost no work to make this pot roast.
- Simple Ingredients: You only need a few ingredients to make this roast.
- Great for Crowds: It makes a slow cooker full of meat, making this a great option for large families or gatherings.
- Perfect for Weeknight Meals: It's a straightforward meal that's perfect for even busy weeknights.
- Great for Meal Prep: Freeze the leftovers for future meals.
Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe, and they're all either in your kitchen or a quick trip to the grocery store away.
All the ingredients are listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Chuck Roast: The classic roast for slow-cooking. Chuck roast is juicy and fork tender when cooked low and slow.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil keeps the roast from sticking to the pan while you sear it.
- Salt and Pepper: The classic seasoning combo, salt intensifies the other flavors in the dish, while pepper adds a subtle heat and earthiness.
- Pepperoncini Peppers: These peppers add a mildly spicy, tangy flavor to the pot roast.
- Ranch Dressing and Beef Onion Soup Mixes: These mixes work together to create a deep beef and onion flavor with a bold, tangy kick.
How To Make This Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Being a crock pot recipe, this pot roast is incredibly easy to make. Aside from searing the outside of the roast, the slow cooker does all the work!
The recipe highlights are listed here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Sear the Roast: Season the roast on both sides with salt and pepper and seaer it until golden on all sides.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the roast to the crock pot. Then, top it with the seasoning packets, butter, and peppers.
- Cook: Cook the pot roast on low until it easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred: Shred the pot roast with two forks, remove the excess fat, and enjoy!
FAQs
Yes, I always recommend doing this so that nothing will stick, and it makes it much easier to clean up!
Nope, you can use whichever brands of seasoning mix that you prefer. You can even try making your own!
When your roast is fully cooked, it will shred very easily with two forks.
You don't have to sear the roast before cooking it. However, it does give the dish greater depth of flavor.
Serve With
Mississippi pot roast is just roast and seasonings, leaving you with plenty of serving options. Serve it with your favorite classic beef sides, and don't forget dessert!
- Garlic bacon green beans add a touch of sweet, smoky flavor to the meal.
- Mashed potatoes are a classic side. Pour a little of the juice over the potatoes as if it were gravy!
- Homemade apple pie makes the classic finisher for a beefy pot roast.
Storage
You can refrigerate this Mississippi pot roast recipe for a few days, or you can freeze it for a few months.
To reheat the pot roast, thaw it if frozen, then place it in the slow cooker on low or high, depending on how quickly you want to reheat it.
Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Other Slow Cooker Recipe Recipes You’ll Love
- Easy, Cheesy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole (With Ritz Crackers)
- Crock Pot Lazy Lasagna with Ravioli
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (With Bacon)
- Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple & Brown Sugar
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Mississippi Pot Roast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chuck roast and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and coat the skillet evenly. Add roast to the skillet and sear all sides for 1-2 minutes including the sides and ends.
- Remove roast from skillet and add to slow cooker.
- Pour ranch dressing mix and beefy onion soup over the top. Then place the stick of butter and pepperoncini peppers on top of the roast.
- Cover and on high for 3-4 hours and on low for 7-8 hours.
- Once the roast is fully cooked. Shred with two forks and remove the large pieces of fat.
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
Katherine Nichols says
This beef recipe is amazing!! Tender buttery within the juices..I have made this recipe several times and no left overs! Simply delicious
Ryan Allen says
So glad you liked it! It is one of my family's favorites.