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Mississippi Pot Roast
Table of Contents
- What is a Mississippi Pot Roast?
- Ingredients for Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Variations
- How to make a Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
- Pro Tip
- Pro Tip
- Pro Tip
- How Do You Make Mississippi Pot Roast In The Instant Pot?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to serve Mississippi Chuck Roast
- Storing this Recipe
- More Recipes You'll Love
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Experience the ultimate Mississippi Post Roast dinner, unparalleled in flavor! Prepared with just a few simple ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection in the crockpot, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
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What is a Mississippi Pot Roast?
A Mississippi Pot Roast brings together just a few easy ingredients in your slow cooker to create an effortlessly delicious meal. The recommended cut of meat for this recipe is a chuck roast. It's an easy to find and affordable cut of meat available at most supermarkets.
Slow cooking a chuck roast in your crock pot produces meat that is exceptionally tender and pulls apart with a fork. The additional ingredients mixed with the roast enhance its taste, resulting in a dish bursting with flavor you won't be able to resist!
Ingredients for Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
What you'll need to make this Mississippi Mud Roast:
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided into 2 tablespoons and 4 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 to 3-pound boneless chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon of minced onion flakes
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet of Au Jus gravy mix
- 6 to 10 pepperoncini peppers, whole
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Variations
These easy substitutions and additions can easily be swapped out while still maintaining the deliciousness of this Mississippi Crock Pot Roast recipe!
- BEEF: For this roast beef recipe, a boneless beef chuck roast is the prime choice of meat. Alternatively, you could vary the recipe by using a pork roast or pork butt.
- VEGETABLES: Adding celery to this dish enhances its flavor profile significantly, blending well with the overall taste. Incorporating carrots, onions, and potatoes into the mix would also be delicious, cooking perfectly alongside the roast.
How to make a Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Pro Tip
If your beef is frozen, it's important to fully thaw the roast before cooking, as a frozen roast won't cook properly in the slow cooker.
FIRST STEP: Heat one to two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
SECOND STEP: Lightly salt and pepper on each side of the pot roast (see note below about salt). Add the meat to the skillet and sear each side of the roast until browned.
Pro Tip
It's possible to omit the step of browning the pot roast before placing it in the slow cooker. While browning adds extra flavor and helps to seal in the juices, skipping this step can still yield a delicious result.
THIRD STEP: Transfer the browned roast to the crockpot and pour all the excess butter and browned bits from the skillet into the crockpot.
FOURTH STEP: Sprinkle minced onions over the top of the roast.
FIFTH STEP: Add contents of ranch mix and au jus mix.
SIXTH STEP: Top with remaining butter cut into pieces. Add the pepperoncini to the pot and place the lid on top.
SEVENTH STEP: Cook on low heat for eight hours or until meat falls apart easily when pulled with a fork.
Pro Tip
This dinner recipe is gently cooked on low heat to ensure the pot roast becomes nicely tender. Although using the high setting will shorten the cooking time, it won't result in a roast that's as tender.
EIGHTH STEP: Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.
NINTH STEP: Serve with chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
How Do You Make Mississippi Pot Roast In The Instant Pot?
Mississippi Pot Roast Instant Pot Directions:
- Cut the beef into 3-4 pieces.
- Add to the Instant Pot and use the sauté function to cook beef sauté in butter for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove meat and set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix with the browned bits and butter in the pot.
- Return the beef to the pot.
- Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes and then allow natural release based on the manufacturer’s directions.
- Shred the beef, combine it with the rest of the ingredients, and serve.
The blend of seasonings in this Mississippi beef roast recipe adds a rich depth of flavor, making it a breeze to prepare a dinner that simmers to perfection in the slow cooker all day. The result is meat that's so tender you can cut it with a fork, creating a delectable meal that your whole family will eagerly enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do they call it Mississippi pot roast?
The name "Mississippi pot roast" originates from its creation by a cook in Mississippi. Although the original creator simply referred to it as a roast, its distinctive preparation and flavors led to it being associated with Mississippi, thereby earning its geographical moniker.
Is Mississippi pot roast keto?
The Mississippi pot roast recipe is suitable for a keto diet because it doesn't include potatoes and carrots in the recipe, making it a low-carb meal.
Can you cook Mississippi pot roast on high?
Although it's possible to cook Mississippi pot roast on a high setting, it's advised to opt for a low temperature. This slower cooking process allows the meat ample time to become exceptionally tender, achieving a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Why is my Mississippi roast tough?
If your Mississippi roast turns out tough, it indicates that it requires more cooking time. Pot roast does become more tender the longer it cooks. This is because roasts typically come from the tougher cuts of meat, such as chuck or brisket, which are rich in collagen, connective tissue, and fat. These components need ample time to break down during cooking, allowing the collagen to transform into gelatin. This process results in a pot roast that is both tender and rich in flavor, highlighting why slow cooking is essential for achieving the perfect texture and taste in this type of dinner recipe.
Why is Mississippi pot roast so good?
Easy to make Mississippi Pot Roast gained immense popularity to the extent that the New York Times referred to it as "the roast that owns the internet." This dish is prepared with a beef chuck roast, au jus gravy mix packet, ranch powder, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Its unique combination of flavors and the tenderness of the meat have led many to declare it the best pot roast they've ever tasted!
What does Mississippi pot roast taste like?
Mississippi Pot Roast is distinguished by its tangy and zesty flavor profile, which sets it apart from the more traditional rump roast. The unique blend of ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers contributes to its lively and exciting flavor combination. It deviates from the classic pot roast taste, offering instead a delightful zing!
How to serve Mississippi Chuck Roast
Among the best and most delicious comfort foods, a robust and flavorful pot roast stands out, with Mississippi pot roast offering a delicious variation on this classic dish.
Though this dish can be served in numerous ways, we believe it's best paired with homemade creamy mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots and butter swim biscuits.
Storing this Recipe
This recipe is perfect for preparing in advance and can be easily reheated, making it a convenient choice for hectic weeknights or relaxed weekend meals.
By following a few simple guidelines, you can keep your leftovers tasting fresh and flavorful for an extended period.
IN THE FRIDGE: Keep any leftover beef roast in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will remain fresh for up to four days.
IN THE FREEZER: Should you choose to freeze this simple pepperoncini roast recipe, allow the dish to cool down entirely before wrapping it securely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Additionally, dividing the leftovers into single-serving containers for freezing is a practical option.
These portions can be frozen for as long as three months. Remember to mark the package with the freezing date to keep track of its optimal freshness period.
By carefully wrapping your leftovers, you guarantee that upon reheating, the dish will retain its delicious, succulent flavor just as it was on the day it was prepared.
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Mississippi Pot Roast
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast (boneless)
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes (minced)
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet Au Jus seasoning
- 10 whole pepperoncini
DIRECTIONS
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly salt and pepper each side of the pot roast (see note about salt). Add the meat to the skillet and sear each side of the roast until browned.
- Transfer the browned roast to the crockpot and pour all the excess butter and browned bits from the skillet into the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced onions over the meat.
- Add contents of ranch seasoning and au jus packets.
- Top with remaining butter, cut into pieces. Add pepperoncini to the pot and place the lid on top.
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until meat falls apart easily when pulled with a fork.
- Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.
- Shred the meat into large chunks and stir everything together.
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Notes
- If your beef is frozen, make sure to thaw the frozen roast first or it won’t cook correctly in the slow cooker.
- Be aware of the salt content you’re adding to the slow cooker. If you want to use salted butter, don’t add salt to the meat before browning it. Choose low sodium options for the ranch seasoning and/or au jus packets if available to have more control over the salt level in the finished dish.
- You can skip the step of browning the pot roast before adding it to the slow cooker. The browning step adds additional flavor and also helps lock in the juices.
- This is cooked slowly and on low heat for a nice tender pot roast. Cooking it on the high setting will take less time, but the pot roast will not be as tender.
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