This Crock-Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe uses simple ingredients to make chuck roast fork tender, flavorful and delicious. A family favorite perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or Sunday supper!
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You've probably heard of the famous crock pot Mississippi Roast recipe, and there's a good chance that you've even tried it. Or, maybe not.
I have been making easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast for years now. I'm all about easy recipes, and it doesn't get much easier than this one!
Sometimes, I'll use healthier ingredients, but my family loves the original Mississippi roast recipe, seasoning packets and all!
Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi pot roast is a chuck roast made with a packet dry Ranch dressing, a stick of butter, peperoncini peppers and either a packet of gravy mix, au jus mix or onion soup mix.
Robin Chapman, from Mississippi, created this recipe from ingredients she had on hand. While she simply called it "the roast" this recipe became famous on Pinterest where it was known as Mississippi roast after it's creator.
Yes, you can. You just have to cook it long enough for the meat to break down and become tender. While the low setting is ideal, you can get perfectly tender roast on the high setting.
Most likely because it wasn't cooked long enough. Chuck roast needs to cook until the temperature is around 200 degrees f for the meat to be tender and shreddable. If you have cooked your roast long enough, it's possible that it was just a bad cut of meat.
Ingredients
You can find the simple ingredients for crock pot Mississippi pot roast in your grocery store.
- Beef chuck roast -- a 3 to 5 pound roast is ideal.
- Dry ranch dressing mix -- a package of ranch dressing mix or dip mix will work
- Onion soup mix -- or au jus gravy mix or beef gravy mix. I prefer using the onion soup because it adds a lot of flavor.
- Butter -- a whole stick of butter, either salted butter or unsalted butter will work
How to Make Crock-Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
First, I like to spray the inner crock with non stick cooking spray. You can use a crock pot liner if you like.
Then, place the chuck roast into the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the onion soup mix and ranch mix on top of the roast.
Next, place an entire stick of butter on top, and add a few peperoncini peppers and some juice from the jar over the meat. You don't need to add any other liquid since the chuck roast will release plenty of liquid as it cooks.
The first time I made crock pot Mississippi roast, I used more juice from the jar of pepperoncini peppers, which made it a little spicier. Now, I use a little less.
Finally, place the cover on the slow cooker.
Note -- You can sear the roast on all sides before slow cooking if you want. I have taken this extra step before, and I honestly cannot tell the difference either way after the roast has cooked for a few hours.
Cook Time
Cook the roast for 5 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low. The internal temperature should be around 195 to 200 degrees f, according to a meat thermometer.
You should be able to easily shred the meat with 2 forks.
Serving Suggestions
What to serve with this slow cooker recipe? Serve the shredded roast over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles. It is absolutely delicious with the juices poured on top! We love it with a side of green beans or broccoli.
Mississippi roast is low carb and keto friendly. You can serve it over mashed cauliflower for a low carb dinner.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze leftover shredded beef for up to 3 months for best flavor.
Leftover Mississippi pot roast makes delicious sandwiches and beef tacos! Just reheat the meat in the microwave or on the stove.
Substitutions and Variations
There are a few different ways to customize this crockpot Mississippi pot roast recipe.
To make a Mississippi pot roast no packets recipe, use a blend of dried spices and add a small amount of ranch dressing at the end of cooking. You can see the details in the recipe card.
If you're really short on time, try my Instant Pot Mississippi Roast recipe. It only takes a little over an hour to cook in the pressure cooker!
You can make this pot roast without peperoncini peppers, but they help tenderize the roast and add flavor. Try banana peppers or mild peperoncini if you don't like spicy food.
If you can't find a chuck roast, you can use a rump roast. It may not be as tender and shreddable, though.
You can make slow cooker Mississippi chicken by with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Recipe
Crock-Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pound boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers plus about ¼ juice
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with non stick cooking spray
- Place chuck roast in slow cooker, and add onion soup mix, ranch dressing mix, butter, peppers and juice over roast
- Cover, and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours
- Shred beef, and serve
Notes
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
The best thing about this Crock-Pot Mississippi Chuck Roast is that you can totally customize it to suit your own tastes. I don't think there's any right or wrong way to make it. All I know is that this recipe is a keeper, and the leftovers really are incredible.
Either way, this roast was tender, juicy and absolutely packed with amazing flavor.
For more slow cooker chuck roast recipes, try my Crock Pot Chuck Roast, slow cooker pot roast or Instant Pot pot Roast.
I hope you love this easy roast recipe as much as we do. My family says it's the best roast they've ever eaten!
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Martin says
Im on a no carb diet. What sides go well with this?
Dee says
Cooked cauliflower -- whole, riced or mashed would be good. Broccoli or summer squash/zucchini are ones that come to mind, as well.
Kim says
Send help. This is the second time I’ve done everything the same but the roast isn’t falling apart. I don’t understand what’s going on. Could it be my crock pot? Maybe I should stick it in my instant pot for the next 2 hours. I’m so lost.
Dee says
Oh no! I started making Mississippi roast in my Instant Pot and like it so much better. I cut the meat so that it cooks evenly, and it's done in about an hour. Here's the IP roast : recipe If it's already cooked but just tough, you can transfer everything to the IP and pressure cook for say, 20 minutes with a 15 minute release, and that should help it fall apart. It could also be the cut of meat. I've had roasts labeled "chuck" before that were actually something else that had been mislabeled by the store.
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
Miz Helen
Linda Primmer says
What a great dish. i love using my crock pot. pot roast is one of those dishes we enjoy year round. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe at DI&DI.
Christine says
Love cooking pot roast in a crock pot, going to have to tweak my recipe and see how this one tastes. If you have time, I'd love it if you could join us at the DI & DI Link Party. I think our followers would love to see your recipe. If not, have a great week!
XO
Dee says
Thanks so much, Christine. Off to visit now! 🙂
Roxana says
I love making chuck roast, just like you said, the leftovers are perfect for sliders or tacos. Gotta love when you cook once and eat twice!
Dee says
Definitely! We just had the leftovers as tacos tonight! 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I love adding butter to the finish of many dishes. It gives such a lovely flavor and makes the taste of whatever you've made linger longer on the tongue. This looks amazing!
Dee says
Exactly -- It's always nice to meet another butter lover! 🙂
Debra A Attinella says
This looks fantastic! Great idea to use your crockpot
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Pot roast is a year-round favorite of mine! And this one looks amazing - SO tender! Yum.
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
We love Mississippi pot roast here, so I'll have to try your version soon!
Krista says
This is so easy and so delicious! I could eat it every week!
Dee says
I think I could too -- It's now one of our favorites!
Jessica - The Novice Chef says
One of my all time favorites! Yum!
Dee says
Mine too -- It's the best, isn't it?!