Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast

Easy slow cooker Mississippi roast recipe made with 5 simple ingredients. It's tender, flavorful and just melts in your mouth.

This melt in your mouth Mississippi roast is always in my meal plan rotations because we absolutely love it. There is something about gathering to eat a homemade meal like this that brings all the feelings of home and memories of family get-togethers. If you are fond of roasts as much as I am, you really need to check out this One Pot Italian Pot Roast Recipe and this Classic Easy Pot Roast Recipe (Stovetop & Oven).

Key ingredients

• Chuck roast- This is the best type to use for this recipe.
• Ranch dressing mix- Packs a lot of flavor with little effort from you.
• Au jus gravy mix- Naturally enhances the beef flavor and keeps it moist.
• Butter- Use unsalted so that the meat isn't overly salty.
• Pepperoncini peppers- Brings color, tanginess, and a bit of sweetness.

Variations

• Make Sandwiches- With this shredded beef and your favorite toppings like lettuce, cheese, coleslaw e.t.c. Use high quality thick bread so it doesn't tear easily when eating like this Loose Meat Sandwich (Tavern Sandwich).
• Use BBQ sauce- Instead of gravy to make something more like my BBQ Shredded Beef (One Pot).
• Add vegetables- Such as potatoes or carrots halfway through cooking.
• Use pork or chicken- Just know that it won't be the original Mississippi roast recipe.
• Use a soup mix- Instead of the gravy mix for different flavor profiles.
• Try different spices- In place of the ranch mix, including salt and pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary, garlic salt, and more.
• Make in the instant pot- For a quicker turnaround, just like this Instant Pot Red Wine Pot Roast. Simply sear, add broth and seasonings, place in the instant pot on high pressure for 60 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.

How to make Mississippi pot roast recipe?

1. Place the roast- In a slow cooker.
2. Add in- Gravy mix, ranch mix, butter, and pepperoncinis.
3. Cook on low- Then shred and enjoy.

What to serve with slow cooker roast?

• Potatoes- Such as Mashed potatoes or even these quick Microwave Baked Potatoes (One Pot).
• Vegetables- such as boiled or baked broccoli, Roasted asparagus, or Grilled Corn on the Cob.
• Rice- Including this Garlic Rice (One Pot) that can go on the side you can put the meat on top.
• Bread- My favorite is eating dinner rolls alongside this dish. I'll even put the meat inside the roll.
• Salads-Balance this out with a healthy Easy Green Salad (One Bowl).

Tips for crockpot Mississippi pot roast:

• Use unsalted butter- Since the salted one makes this pot roast too salty.
• Don't add additional water or broth- Because enough liquid will be released from the chuck roast during cooking.
• Don't use liquid based dressings and gravy- You must use the powder form or else there would be too much
• Sear it first- If you like a nice brown top on your roast. Simply heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high over the stovetop. Sear one side and continue to flip it until all sides are browned.
• Use 2 forks to shred the beef- Because this is the most simple and easy way and it doesn't require any special tools.
• If adding vegetables- Don't put them in at the beginning or else they will become too soft. Place them in about halfway through cooking.
• To thicken the sauce- Cook for 5-10 minutes without lid to reduce liquid or you can add a corn starch slurry. 
• To thin out the sauce- Add water or broth until it reaches desired consistency.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead- Make and then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 1 month in the freezer. Thaw, reheat, and serve.
• Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days. 
• Freezer- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
• Reheat- This can be warmed up over the stovetop or in the microwave.

Other One Pot Soup Recipes:

• Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
• One Pot Lasagna Soup
• Easy One Pot Vegetable Soup
• Beef Barley Soup (One Pot)
• Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (One Pot)

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