This mouthwatering good Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is made with five simple ingredients and less than ten minutes of prep time. This well seasoned melt-in your mouth dish is one of our favorite roast beef recipes. I love to serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or Amish egg noodles. It also makes great sandwiches with the zesty taste of fall-apart seasoned beef.
Life is just very busy. There are just not enough hours in the day to complete everything you would like to get done. Every family needs a handful or more 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 over medium-high heat 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 packet of dry ranch dressing mix and the packet of 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. Then use two forks to shred the beef.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- If time allows brown the roast. It adds a lot of flavor to the dish by caramelizing the meat and searing in the juices.
- This recipe also works well with pork roast and chicken breasts or thighs.
- 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 stovetop 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.
- To make it keto and low carb friendly serve over zoodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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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Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3-4 lb. beef chuck roast or rump 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 a heavy skillet or Dutch Oven. Add the chuck roast and sear on both sides.
- Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with dried ranch seasoning and dried au jus mix. Pour pepperoncini peppers and their juice over the top. No other liquid needs to be added. Place butter on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 5 hours. Use two forks to shred the meat.
Notes
- If time allows brown 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 stovetop 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.
- To make it keto and low carb friendly serve over zoodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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Caren Gastello
This is a great recipe that I’ve cooked a number of times. However, I tried cooking this same recipe in my dutch oven at 300 degrees as suggested in the notes, and it burned within a couple of hours. I wonder if a broth is needed in the oven recipe? Any thoughts? Thank you
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay, Caren. Yes the broth is needed in the Dutch oven recipe.
Judy
I just made this in my Dutch oven.
Had plenty of broth just following the recipe. I did use a rump roast.
We loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Judy! So glad that you liked it!
Jacquelyn Fessler
I made this recipe almost exactly…I did not have time to sear the roast so I skipped that step and put everything in my crockpot and cooked on low for 8 hours. I served it with mashed potatoes and oven roasted carrots. It was INSANELY good!!!! The flavors were amazing. Can’t wait to make again! Btw, I used a 3 lb roast and it served 3 with leftovers
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jacquelyn! I am so glad that you liked the Mississippi Pot Roast.
Anosa
Delicious recipe. I served it with homemade mashed potatoes and southern green beans. Thanks for the recipe!
Clarice
This looks absolutely delicious. In fact, your post made me really hungry. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I appreciate the recipe notes and tips. Can’t wait to try this on Saturday.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Clarice! Enjoy!
Bonnie Morgan
I have been making this roast for years. I put potatoes and carrots on the bottom of my crock pot, brown roast, sprinkle packaged seasonings on top of roast and turn on crock pot. Your entire meal in a pot!! This roast is sooooo good. I will admit to being a Mississippi girl and the roast represents us well!!
Mila R
I am a big fan of slow cooking recipes. And this Mississippi Pot Roast sounds like something I’m going to try tomorrow!!!
Kat
This looks so delicious and easy to make! My family will love this when they come over the weekend. Thanks for the share!
Edgar
I bet this dish goes so well with my good friends white rice and mashed irish potatoes! I must give it a try.
Abida
This Mississippi pot recipe was perfect. I served it with mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus.
Mary
I have never heard of this type of pot roast before. Sounds very hearty and flavorful! Good for a cold night at home.
Sonia
Sounds like a perfect family heartwarming dinner. I can’t wait to try this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sonia! Enjoy!
Fransic verso
This looks so good and loves the tips for this recipe. Saving this on the list to try it. Thank you for sharing!
brianne
It’s so easy to fall in love with this Pot roast. It’s made with just five simple ingredients and slow cooked in the crockpot.
Gervin Khan
Wow! This Mississippi Pot Roast was absolutely delicious! I love food that is cooked slowly. It brings out the best taste and flavor of the food.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%
Jenny
What do you suggest rather than peppers? Could you use mushrooms?
Beth Pierce
I have never tried mushrooms with this particular recipe. Maybe one of the readers might have an opinion.
Elizabeth
I don’t put the juice in & just 5 peppers it gives it flavor without heat. Mushrooms will work but it does change the taste, it’s still good just mushroom taste takes over..
MaryAnn Venem
If you use 1/2 of the jar of peppers, do you use all the juice?
Beth Pierce
No just use half the amount of juice. Sorry about the delay. I was cooking.
Jenny
I want to make this, but what kind of peppers are these? Spicy or no? Thank you
Natasha
I served this to my family yesterday, paired with mashed potatoes and it was delicious and tasty, everyone at the table loved it! This is definitely going to be one of our favorite recipes!
Anna
My family loved this pot roast! It’s so tender and full of flavor. Absolutely delicious!
Kara
This was amazing served over mashed potatoes! The hardest part is waiting for it to cook. The house smells amazing, and our mouths were watering all day long! 🙂
Kristyn
I make this at least a couple times a month! It’s super easy. We love adding some veggies on the side & it’s a complete, hearty meal!
Natalie
One of my go-to Sunday meals! The whole family loves it! It’s a comforting meal that even your picky eaters will love!
Fay Shroeder
We made this last night and it was AMAZING! Everyone in my family loved it (which is rare!)
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that the family enjoyed it!!
Kay
My type of meal, minimal prep and slowly cooked releasing the delicious smells all day! I was drooling over it all day. The result was amazing tender beef!
Bintu
What a delicious meal for the whole family! Mouthwatering, tasty and oh so good. Definitely giving this a try.
Dannii
Now this is my kind of comfort food. It looks really simple to make too.
Jeannette
Such an easy way to get food on the table. This recipe is hearty, warming and perfect for picky eaters!
Kathryn
Wow this pot roast is so comforting and unbelievably tender! I loved it with mashed potatoes and it was perfect for our chilly nights! Adding this to our menu again soon!
Jacque H
I love Mississippi Pot Roast on Sunday afternoons after church! I will have to print off this recipe and give it a try on Sunday. Thank you for sharing, I will be back to let you know how it was.
Pam
There is nothing like a good pot roast on a cold winter day! I’m always looking for new recipes to cook in the slow cooker, so this is perfect!
Natalie
This looks so good. SO delicious. I love the flavors and the meat is amazingly tender. I have to make this.
Megan
Cooking it in the crock pot gives it the perfect texture!
Natalie
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.
Erika
This pot roast is amazing! The perfect family meal.
Maria
This looks so good! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Jacqueline
I love that you served it with mash. That hits the spot for me.
Bintu
This sounds like the perfect comfort food right now – I love that you need just a few ingredients for such a delicious dish!
wilhelmina
This has become a family favorite! It’s super easy and always tastes great. The leftovers make awesome sandwiches too!
Katie
Looks delicious. I know my family would go crazy for this!
Lily
I love how easy this recipe was! And the leftovers, I swear this roast tastes even better the second day!
beth
Such a rich and comforting dinner. Delicious with cheesy mashed potatoes.
Chris
This is total comfort food! So tender and delicious 🙂
Jacqueline
It’s definitely slow cooker time and I’ve never heard of this dish before. I love getting new slow cooker ideas.
Anjali
I love slow cooker recipes, and this recipe looks especially easy! I feel like this would be perfect for the colder months ahead!
Adrianne
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!!
Charla
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!
Charla
This is my first time hearing about this recipe. As a pot roast lover I am looking forward to trying this on Sunday.
Chris
Now THIS is comfort food! It looks so tender and delicious 🙂
Kechi
This slow cooker pot roast looks incredibly delicious, such a perfect holiday recipe. Thanks for sharing this, bookmarked.
Cathleen
This might be new favourite recipe, it is the ultimate comfort food!! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
Jamie
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!
Noelle
There is nothing better than a roast, this was so great!! Making again soon per the request of my whole family!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Can’t wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!
Ashley
This recipe is so easy and so good. I can’t wait to make it again!
Krystle
This was divine over egg noodles. Would make again!
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog
Such a hearty dinner idea, my hubby is going to love this!
Tara
Yum! I love the minimal prep time for this pot roast. It sounds incredible paired with the egg noodles.
Jessica Formicola
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!
Annie
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!
Noelle
This was a great pot roast! Perfect for a comforting Sunday dinner, thank you!
Eden
The pepperoncinis made this SO good!! what a flavorful recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
Katie
This looks SO good. The ultimate comfort food! Making this for dinner next week!
Tara
There’s nothing like walking in the door after a long day to the smell of a delicious pot roast… So good!
Emily Liao
Wow, this pot roast is SO good. I love eating this with a side of roasted veggies or potatoes!
Toni
I love how easy you can make this! Really delicious!
Lori
This is such a good recipe! SO tender and everyone just loved it. And I loved the time-saving element and the leftovers!
Tawnie
We love slow cooker meals and this one was so good. Can’t wait to make it again!