This Mississippi Pot Roast is easy to make in the Crock PotInstant Pot, or the Oven! Learn how to prepare a delicious brown gravy with the drippings at the end and serve it with potatoes and carrots for a truly comforting family meal.

Mississippi Pot Roast on a white plate with carrots, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Mississippi Pot Roast

This recipe is so near and dear to my heart, I make this every single time my in-laws visit us, it’s the definition of cozy and it’s so easy to make and serve with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. 

If preferred, you can cook the potatoes and carrots right in the oven or crock pot with the pot roast! I have lots of tips and tricks for this recipe- let’s get to it!

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Mississippi Pot Roast

This Mississippi Pot Roast is easy to make in the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or the Oven! Learn how to prepare a delicious brown gravy with the drippings at the end for a truly comforting family meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 lb. pot roast, see notes for best cuts
  • 1 oz. packet Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 oz. packet Au Jus mix
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 stick butter, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

  • Note: See notes for Oven and Instant Pot Method

Crock Pot Method

  • Heat oil in a large pot or stove top friendly Crock Pot over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the roast for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to the Slow Cooker if needed.
  • Sprinkle the Au Jus and Ranch Dressing Mix over the roast.
  • Top with cubed butter and pepperoncini peppers. Add any carrots and/or baby red potatoes if desired.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6. It will be very tender.
  • Place the roast on a plate and cover with foil. Leave the juices in the pot.
  • Turn the Crock pot on high and proceed to gravy instructions.

Make the Gravy

  • Combine 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons COLD water. Whisk until well-combined and smooth.
  • Bring the meat juices to a boil. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling liquid, stirring continuously. Once it’s all added, reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer until desired thickness is reached, then transfer to a serving container and serve.

Notes

Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a 6 quart dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear roast for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle Au Jus and Ranch Dressing Mix over the roast. Top with cubed butter and pepperoncini peppers.
  • Bake, covered, for 7-8 hours.
  • For a quicker turnaround time: Wrap the roast in foil and place it in the Dutch oven with the lid on. Bake at 350 degrees for 3-4 hours.
  • Transfer the juices to a saucepan and proceed to gravy instructions.

Instant Pot

  • Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté Mode.
  • Brown the roast in olive oil for 5 minutes on each side, remove and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan with 1 cup of low sodium beef broth or water. Run a silicone spatula along the bottom to release any brown bits.
  • Add the Roast back and sprinkle with the Au Jus and Ranch Dressing Mix. Top with cubed butter and pepperoncini peppers.
  • Set to Meat Mode and cook for 45 minutes. (Ensure the pressure valve is closed.)
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes, then flip the quick release valve.
  • Remove the roast and cover it with foil to keep it warm.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sautee mode and make gravy as noted in recipe instructions.

Best Cuts of Meat for Pot Roast:

  • Chuck roasts- best choice
  • Rump roasts –second best
  • Bottom rounds- third best

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 543mg, Potassium: 779mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 34IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 5mg

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