This mouthwatering good Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is made with five simple ingredients and less than ten minutes prep time. The hands on time for this pot roast is so minimal making it one of our favorite comfort food meals. I love to serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or Amish egg noodles.
Life is just very busy. There are just not enough hours in day to complete everything you would like to get done. Every family needs a handful or more of recipes they can throw in the slow cooker in the morning and forget about it till supper time. Come evening time your house is full of some of the best aromas and dinner is prepared and ready to put on the table.
How do you make Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast?
First start by browning your chuck roast in a heavy skillet with a little bit of vegetable or canola oil. This step is not an absolute must but I do find that it does add flavor to the recipe by caramelizing the meat and searing in the juices.
Then simply place the chuck roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle on the dried ranch seasoning and the dried au jus mix. Now pour some pepperoncini peppers and their juice over the top. Then place butter cut into tablespoon increments on the top of the roast. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
Helpful tips for making Mississippi Pot Roast
- If time allows don’t skip the browning of the roast. It adds a lot of flavor to the dish by caramelizing the meat and searing in the juices.
- For a complete meal add quartered Yukon gold potatoes, quartered sweet onions and carrot chunks about 3 hours after you start the slow cooker on low.
- This recipe can easily be made in a dutch oven. That way you can brown the meat on the stove top and then add the other ingredients as directed to the Dutch oven over the pot roast. Cover and place in the oven at 300 degrees for about 4 1/2 – 5 hours or until fork tender.
- This recipe does not need any additional seasoning including salt and pepper. It bakes up well seasoned.
What to serve with Mississippi Pot Roast
- Mashed or fried potatoes
- White or brown rice
- Amish egg noodles or pasta
- Creamed Spinach
- Cornbread or French baguettes
- A simple garden salad with a light vinaigrette
- Corn on the cob
- Bourbon Glazed Carrots
- Oven Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Asparagus
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PrintSlow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
This family friendly six ingredient ten minute pot roast recipe is bursting with flavor. It is easily made in a slow cooker or Dutch Oven. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or Amish egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3–4 lb. chuck roast
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning
- 1 ounce dry au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 (16 ounce jar) pepperoncinis with juice
- 6 tablespoons butter (cut in 1 tablespoon increments)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in heavy skillet or Dutch Oven. Add the chuck roast and brown on both sides.
- Place chuck roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle with dried ranch seasoning and dried au jus mix. Pour pepperoncini peppers and their juice over the top. Then place butter on top of the roast. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
Notes
- If time allows don’t skip the browning of the roast. It adds a lot of flavor to the dish by caramelizing the meat and searing in the juices.
- For a complete meal add quartered Yukon gold potatoes, quartered sweet onions and carrot chunks about 3 hours after you start the slow cooker on low.
- This recipe can easily be made in a dutch oven. That way you can brown the meat on the stove top and then add the other ingredients as directed to the Dutch oven over the pot roast. Cover and place in the oven at 300 degrees for about 4 1/2 – 5 hours or until fork tender.
- This recipe does not need any additional seasoning including salt and pepper. It bakes up well seasoned.
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We love slow cooker meals and this one was so good. Can’t wait to make it again!
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This is such a good recipe! SO tender and everyone just loved it. And I loved the time-saving element and the leftovers!
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I love how easy you can make this! Really delicious!
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Wow, this pot roast is SO good. I love eating this with a side of roasted veggies or potatoes!
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There’s nothing like walking in the door after a long day to the smell of a delicious pot roast… So good!
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This looks SO good. The ultimate comfort food! Making this for dinner next week!
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The pepperoncinis made this SO good!! what a flavorful recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
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This was a great pot roast! Perfect for a comforting Sunday dinner, thank you!
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Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! I want to reach through the screen and grab a serving now! This looks like pure heaven and comfort on a plate and I need to make it ASAP!
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We made this pot roast for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it- it will definitely be added to our regular rotation!
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Yum! I love the minimal prep time for this pot roast. It sounds incredible paired with the egg noodles.
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Such a hearty dinner idea, my hubby is going to love this!
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This was divine over egg noodles. Would make again!
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This recipe is so easy and so good. I can’t wait to make it again!
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Can’t wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!
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There is nothing better than a roast, this was so great!! Making again soon per the request of my whole family!
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This is comfort food at its best! Can’t wait to serve this over some noodles for a satisfying dinner. I know my family will absolutely love it!
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This might be new favourite recipe, it is the ultimate comfort food!! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
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This slow cooker pot roast looks incredibly delicious, such a perfect holiday recipe. Thanks for sharing this, bookmarked.
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Now THIS is comfort food! It looks so tender and delicious 🙂
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This is my first time hearing about this recipe. As a pot roast lover I am looking forward to trying this on Sunday.
This is my first time hearing about this recipe. As a pot roast lover I am looking forward to trying this on Sunday. Thank you!
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Oh boy this pot roast does look mouth watering indeed!! I love how easy it sounds and the photos really make me want to try it!! Yum and yum!!
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I love slow cooker recipes, and this recipe looks especially easy! I feel like this would be perfect for the colder months ahead!
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It’s definitely slow cooker time and I’ve never heard of this dish before. I love getting new slow cooker ideas.
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This is total comfort food! So tender and delicious 🙂
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Such a rich and comforting dinner. Delicious with cheesy mashed potatoes.
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I love how easy this recipe was! And the leftovers, I swear this roast tastes even better the second day!
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Looks delicious. I know my family would go crazy for this!
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This has become a family favorite! It’s super easy and always tastes great. The leftovers make awesome sandwiches too!
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This sounds like the perfect comfort food right now – I love that you need just a few ingredients for such a delicious dish!
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I love that you served it with mash. That hits the spot for me.
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This looks so good! Can’t wait to give this a try.
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This pot roast is amazing! The perfect family meal.
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What a perfect dinner idea. Meat looks amazing. SO flavorful and melt in your mouth. I must make this for my family. Thanks for the lovely recipe.
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