Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe With 5 Simple Ingredients

Slow cooker beef roast garnished with green olives, herbs, and butter, cooked to tender perfection. — Tender beef roast slow-cooked with green olives, herbs, and butter for a flavorful and juicy meal.

Mississippi pot roast is one of those recipes I lean on when I need dinner to basically cook itself. It uses five simple ingredients, takes almost no prep, and somehow turns into the most tender, flavorful roast every single time. This is the kind of meal I make on busy days when I know everyone will be hungry and I do not want complaints at the table.

I have made this Mississippi pot roast more times than I can count, usually on days when I forgot to plan dinner until about noon. Toss everything in, walk away, and come back to a house that smells amazing. That is a win in my book.

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INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
CONSEILS AND SUGGESTIONS
NOTES AND VARIATIONS
FAQs
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Why I Love This Recipe

Only five main ingredients
No browning required
Works in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven
Leftovers taste even better the next day

INGREDIENTS

Fresh beef with butter, garlic, herbs. — Ingredients for flavorful beef stew recipe.

You do not need anything fancy here. This recipe keeps things simple.

2 to 3 pounds chuck roast
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1 stick butter, sliced
4 to 6 pepperoncinis, plus more for serving
¼ cup pepperoncini juice or water
¾ cup beef broth or water, for Instant Pot only

PREPARATION

This is truly a dump-and-go recipe. No extra steps, no stress.

Place the chuck roast in your cooking vessel.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
Lay the butter slices and pepperoncinis on top of the meat.
Pour the pepperoncini juice or water along the bottom of the dish.

Instant Pot Instructions

Add the additional beef broth or water.
Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
Cook on manual high pressure for 60 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before opening.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
The roast is done when it shreds easily with a fork.

Oven Instructions

Cover and cook at 275 degrees for about 4 hours.
Check that the roast pulls apart easily before serving.

Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the juices and serve with extra pepperoncinis if you like a little more bite.

CONSEILS AND SUGGESTIONS

I have learned a few things after making this Mississippi pot roast so many times.

Chuck roast works best. It becomes tender and juicy after slow cooking.
If you want thicker gravy, simmer the juices with a cornstarch slurry.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a full meal.

NOTES AND VARIATIONS

Delicious slow cooker pot roast garnished with herbs, olives, and butter, perfect for a hearty meal. — Tender slow-cooked beef roast with olives and herbs in a flavorful broth, ideal for comforting family dinners.

To thicken the broth or drippings, mix one part cornstarch with one part cold water. Add it to simmering juices one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the thickness you like.

Calories are automatically generated and may vary based on ingredients.

FAQs

Is Mississippi pot roast spicy?

Not really. The pepperoncinis add flavor more than heat. If you are sensitive, start with fewer peppers.

Can I make Mississippi pot roast ahead of time?

Yes. It reheats very well and tastes even better the next day.

What is the best cut of meat for Mississippi pot roast?

Chuck roast is the best choice. It becomes tender and shreds easily.

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