February 21, 2025

MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST (In a Slow Cooker)

A Mississippi Pot Roast is a rich, flavorful, and incredibly tender beef dish made with simple ingredients and cooked low and slow in a slow cooker. This Southern-inspired comfort food has gained popularity due to its ease of preparation and delicious results. Mississippi Pot Roast is a simple, flavorful, and ultra-tender beef dish that has become a favorite in many households due to its effortless preparation and mouthwatering results. This dish originated in the Southern United States and has since gained widespread popularity for its rich, buttery, and slightly tangy flavor profile. Unlike traditional pot roast recipes that rely on a variety of vegetables and seasonings, Mississippi Pot Roast is unique in its minimal ingredient list—yet it delivers maximum flavor with very little effort..

What Makes Mississippi Pot Roast Special?

The key to this recipe’s success lies in its slow cooking process and the combination of just a few ingredients. The chuck roast, a well-marbled and tough cut of beef, breaks down over several hours, becoming incredibly tender and juicy. Instead of the typical broth or wine used in traditional pot roasts, this dish gets its signature savory richness from butter, ranch seasoning, and au jus mix, while the pepperoncini peppers add a slight tang and mild heat that enhances the overall taste.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortless preparation – Just five main ingredients and a slow cooker do all the work!

Rich and flavorful – The combination of butter, seasonings, and beef juices creates a mouthwatering sauce.

Crowd-pleaser – A dish that the whole family will love.

Versatile – Serve it in different ways, from over potatoes to sandwiches.

Perfect for meal prep – Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be easily frozen for future meals.

Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, proving that simple ingredients and a slow cooker can create a dish that’s deeply flavorful, tender, and absolutely irresistible.

Mississippi Pot Roast In a Slow Cooker)

5 from 2 votes

Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, proving that simple ingredients and a slow cooker can create a dish that’s deeply flavorful, tender, and absolutely irresistible.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Total Time 9 20

Servings: 8 Servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 Lbs Beef Chuck Roast Boneless
1 Packet Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
1 Packet Brown Gravy Mix
10 Pepperocinis
1/2 Cup Pepperoncini Juice
8 Ounces Mushrooms Sliced and Optional.
1/4 Cup Butter
2 Tbs Olive Oil

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot

Method

Brown roast in a pan over medium-high heat in the olive oil, about 5 minutes per side.
Place roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and add pepperoncini juice.
Sprinkle with ranch mix and gravy mix.
Add peppers and sliced butter to the top of the slow cooker, and mushrooms if using.
Cook on low 8-10 hours or until fork tender.

Notes

Mississippi Pot Roast is best served shredded and mixed with its rich, buttery sauce. It pairs perfectly with:

Mashed potatoes – allowing the creamy potatoes to soak up all the flavorful juices.
Egg noodles – for a comforting, hearty meal.
Rice or cauliflower rice – for a gluten-free or lighter option.
Roasted or steamed vegetables – such as carrots, green beans, or Brussels sprouts to balance the richness.
Toasted hoagie rolls – for a delicious sandwich with melted cheese.

Author: Mr. Sam

Filed Under: American, Beef Recipes, Main Entree, Slow Cooker

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2 thoughts on “MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST (In a Slow Cooker)”

Sally Gednetz says:

March 8, 2025 at 2:51 am

Yummy

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Jennifer A Ripley says:

April 3, 2025 at 11:11 am

Saving for fall & winter. There’s nothing quite like coming home and smelling deliciousness in the slow cooker! Thank you, The Amiable Gourmand!

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