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    Original Mississippi Chuck Roast (Slow Cooker Recipe!)

    June 9, 2022 by Ryan Allen 2 Comments

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    This Original Mississippi Pot Roast 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.

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    Close up of Mississippi pot roast in a slow cooker with pepperchinis on top.

    This Mississippi Chuck Roast is one of the most flavorful slow cooker dishes that I’ve ever had. You may be wondering why it’s called a “Mississippi” Chuck Roast? That’s because someone in Mississippi came up with a similar recipe, and it just stuck. What makes it different from a regular chuck roast is the amazing, zesty combination of flavors. 

    All that you have to do to make this pot roast is put everything into the slow cooker. How easy is that? Just brown your meat, add it into the slow cooker, put your seasonings into the slow cooker, and voila! When it is ready, the meat becomes so tender that it falls apart when shredded with two forks. It is tender, juicy, delicious, and will absolutely melt in your mouth!

    Why You’ll Love This Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

    • It requires almost no work to make this pot roast.
    • You only need a few ingredients to make this roast.
    • It makes a slow cooker full of meat, making this a great option for large families or gatherings.
    • This roast is packed with flavor and is very tender.
    • It is a very easy meal to make on a weeknight.
    • It is so tasty that everyone will ask for seconds (and thirds)!

    Equipment Needed To Make This Simple Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker

    • Large Skillet
    • Slow Cooker
    • Two Forks

    Ingredients For Your Original Mississippi Roast Recipe

    • Chuck Roast
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt & Black Pepper
    • Pepperoncini Peppers
    • Butter
    • Ranch Seasoning
    • Beefy Onion Soup Mix

    How To Make Original Mississippi Chuck Roast

    1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chuck roast and set aside.
    2. 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.
    3. Remove roast from skillet and add to slow cooker.
    4. 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.
    5. Cover and on high for 3-4 hours and on low for 7-8 hours.
    6. Once the roast is fully cooked. Shred with two forks and remove the large pieces of fat.
    Slow cooker Mississippi pot roast over mashed potatoes on a grey plate with green beens.

    What to Serve/Pair with Your Original Mississippi Roast Recipe

    One of my favorite sides to pair with a roast is potatoes. These light and fluffy Mashed Potatoes are the perfect pairing. You can even pour a little juice from the slow cooker on top, similar to a gravy - yum! You can also try these tasty Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes.

    For a veggie to go with this Mississippi Pot Roast, I like to make these Garlic and Bacon Green Beans. They add a little bit of sweetness to the meal and have just the right flavors to pair well with the roast.
       
    For dessert, just about anything will pair well with this roast, but if you want to turn it into a true comfort meal, this Homemade Apple Pie will do the trick. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a special treat.

    Popular Substitutions & Additions

    If you want more of an onion flavor, add in a few chopped onions to the slow cooker. They’ll be tasty to eat along with the roast, especially after cooking in the flavorful juice all day.

    How To Reheat & Store Mississippi Pot Roast

    This roast is just as tasty when it is leftover. If you have any left, transfer it to a sealed container and stick it in the fridge. It will last for up to 2 days. To reheat individual portions, heat them in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until warm.

    You can also freeze this roast! Once it has completely cooled, transfer it to a sealed, freezer-safe container and put it in the freezer. It will last for up to 8 weeks. When you are ready to cook it, thaw it completely in the fridge, then heat it on low or high, depending on how soon you want it to be ready, in the slow cooker until it is warm.

    FAQs

    Do I need to spray or line my slow cooker?

    Yes, I always recommend doing this so that nothing will stick, and it makes it much easier to clean up!

    Does it matter what brand of seasonings that I use?

    Nope, you can use whichever brands of seasoning mix that you prefer. You can even try making your own!

    How will I know that the roast is done cooking?

    When your roast is fully cooked, it will shred very easily with two forks.

    Close up of Mississipi pot roast on a fork being held over mashed potatoes.

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    Don’t Forget To Come Back And Let Me Know How Your Mississippi Pot Roast Turned Out!

    Close up of Mississippi pot roast in a slow cooker with pepperchinis on top.

    Mississippi Pot Roast

    This Original Mississippi Chuck Roast 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.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 622 kcal

    Equipment

    • My Favorite Slow Cooker

    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

    Calories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 44gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 1460mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 5mg

    *All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

    Keyword mississippi chuck roast, Mississippi Pot Roast, mississippi pot roast slow cooker
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    1. Katherine Nichols

      November 01, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      4 stars
      This beef recipe is amazing!! Tender buttery within the juices..I have made this recipe several times and no left overs! Simply delicious

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      • Ryan Allen

        November 02, 2022 at 11:21 am

        So glad you liked it! It is one of my family's favorites.

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