Mississippi Pot Roast – only 5 ingredients!! This is seriously THE BEST pot roast I’ve ever eaten! SO good and SO easy to make! Pot roast, ranch dressing mix, Au Jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Serve over grits, noodles, or potatoes. Everyone raves about this pot roast! Freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.
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This Missippi Pot Roast recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the internet. It has been all over Pinterest. I decided to give it a try, and, let me tell you, there is a good reason this beef roast is so popular. It is GREAT! It is also SUPER easy to make. Simply throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook all day. The result is the most tender pot roast you have ever eaten. There are only a few ingredients in this recipe but packs a lot of flavor. This easy slow cooker meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. Add it to your menu ASAP!
How to Make Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This recipe is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. To make the pot roast, place the roast in the crockpot. Sprinkle the roast with a packet of au jus gravy mix, dry Ranch seasoning mix. Place a stick of butter and some pepperoncini peppers on top of the roast. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW all day. That is it. This roast has no liquid added to it. Don’t worry, I promise it turns out great. It actually makes a ton of its own gravy as it cooks.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Can add more whole pepperoncini peppers. I like to add some of the pepperoncini juice from the jar.
- Can substitute banana peppers for pepperoncini peppers. Banana peppers are mild, sweet, and tangy.
- If you can’t find au jus gravy mix, you can substitute a package of onion soup mix.
- Is Mississippi Pot Roast spicy? No. Pepperoncini peppers are very mild and slightly sweet peppers.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Dry Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- What kind of roast do you use for pot roast? The most popular cut to use is a beef Chuck roast. You can also use a blade roast or rump roast.
- Do I need to pan sear the roast before adding it to the slow cooker? You can pan-sear the roast for a few minutes on all sides before adding it to the slow cooker, but it isn’t necessary.
- If you are short on time, you can cook this roast on high heat for 4 or 5 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze leftover pot roast for a quick meal later.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
This has quickly become one of our favorite pot roast recipes. We serve this over some parmesan risotto with some crusty bread. It is also delicious served over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Serve the roast over cauliflower rice to keep the meal low-carb and keto-friendly.
We reheated the leftovers and served it on sandwich rolls. It was as good reheat the next day. I don’t know why it is called “Mississippi Pot Roast”, but who cares? It was delicious! You must give this easy recipe a try. It is sure to become a family favorite too!
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Mississippi Pot Roast
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 3 lb pot roast
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (1-oz) packet Au Jus gravy mix
- 6 whole pepperoncini peppers, from a jar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
Instructions:
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add all ingredients and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Notes:
- Can add more pepperoncini peppers. I like to add some of the juice from the jar.
- Can substitute banana peppers for pepperoncini peppers. Banana peppers are mild, sweet, and tangy.
- Is Mississippi Pot Roast spicy? No. Pepperoncini peppers are very mild and slightly sweet peppers.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- What kind of roast do you use for pot roast? The most popular cut to use is a Chuck roast. You can also use a blade roast or rump roast.
- Do I need to pan-sear the roast before adding it to the slow cooker? You can pan-sear the roast for a few minutes on all sides before adding it to the slow cooker, but it isn’t necessary.
- You can freeze leftover pot roast for a quick meal later.
- If you are short on time, you can cook this roast on HIGH for 4 or 5 hours.
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What if my chick roast is frozen? Can I still put it in for 8-10 hours?
Can this be baked in the oven if you don’t have a slow cooker?
I’m sure it could. I don’t know what the cooking time would be.
Made it today and my husband loved it. Will definitely make it again.
This is spicy. I had a three pound roast with 5 peppers. It is not tangy and has a slow burn. I did not use the ranch packet because it contains MSG. Kids would not like this but adults would. I loved it.
Hi Steph, Google Robin Chapman. She was on "The Kitchen this weekend and on GMA, she is the originator(so to speak of this recipe). Pretty cute story. I too have made it and it is so simple and easy. I love your Blog, especially Meow Mondays. War Eagle from Guntersville AL!!! Noel Brannum
I normally do not like roast. It is too dry for me but I decided to give this a try. It was excellent! I also made mashed potatoes and croissant rolls. My kids said to add this to our menu list!
The first time I made this I followed the recipe. While most flavours were good it was way too salty for us. It seemed less salty the second day? Today, I cut back both of the packages of an jus and ranch and used unsalted butter. I also threw in 3 small potatoes, it may be a wives tale that potatoes absorb salt, but salt definitely complements potatoes!
We will see how that works.m love the flavours the peppers add. It is no fuss, if I can get the salt under control.
Has anyone tried making this recipe with chicken?
I have an 8lb ribeye roast. Should I increase the cooking time and double the ingredients?
Have it in the crock pot now… my son is home to NC for the holidays from school in Mississippi (go Ole Miss!) so I thought it would be a fitting choice!
Only recommendation I have is to cut the stems off the pepperoncini peppers. You can also cut back a little (a couple of T) on the butter without altering recipe.
A definite saver recipe… easy and yummy!!!
If I am using a frozen roast, how much longer will I need to cook it?
I made this a couple of days ago & it is now my go-to pot roast recipe! I have pics of it on my page.Thanks!
It is not the same thing
Is pot roast mix and au jus mix the same thing?
Does this roast come out salty? I used unsalted butter and I reserved half of each seasoning mix but I think I'm gonna go ahead and add them.
I didn't think the roast was salty.
I have absolutely hated pot roast my entire life… and then I found this recipe. Wow! It's a weekly meal in our household these days. I use a chuck tender roast and it is to die for! My wife is so happy now that after 25 years, we're finally having a weekly roast!
I was the same way. So glad you finally found a good roast recipe!
Omg, the roast is AMAZING…taste just blew my taste buds away..my other half loved it as well..so from now on I will be cooking my roast this way.thanks for the recipe.????
I have a 7lb roast? Would you double other ingredients? Thanks!
Yum! I made this and served it in corn tortillas with pico! Green chile rice and corn on the side. Delicious!
How many servings does this 3 pound roast make?
I am finally getting around to making this. I am planning to serve it over cheese grits. I am so excited about it!
Do you think you could use a pork butt with this recipe?
sure – I think that would be fine
When you add carrots and potatoes, do you need to add water?
so you just add both packages dry????
yes – you are just using the mix dry.
OH MY GOSH.. we had this tongiht and it was AMAZING!! Ours was a little spicy.. but we LOVE the heat!! Added carrots and potatoes too!! It is a definite keeper as are all your recipes!! thanks!!
Sounds delicious! SO glad you enjoyed it!
Has anyone tried this with cut up potatoes in the crockpot along with it? How did it turn out?
we did!! and Carrots… amazing!!
Has anyone tried using less butter? Normally, I'm not one to complain about butter, but I'm trying to make healthier choices for myself.
I use half a stick of butter most of the time instead depending on the size of my roast. If it's over the 3 lb quite a bit I may just full stick but usually not if it's under. Didn't notice any big difference! (I'm with you on trying to be healthier in choices!) I did use a little mixing flour at the end to thicken gravy a bit.
Makayla – leaving out the Ranch would change the taste of the roast. You can certainly do that, but that is not the same recipe as above.
Can you just not put ranch in it and use just 1 packet of au jus packet, or will that effect the taste?
I use onion soup mix pacjet with the au jus
Mandy – I think about 4-5 hours on high would work fine. Enjoy!
I am making this today but I have my crock pot on high because of timing . We won't eat till late if I cook it low . Do you think on high for half the time will be ok ? I've done this with other recipes that call for low for all day or high for half the time cooking and they always turn out just fine . Thank you
I 've added frozen pearl onions and canned mushrooms to this. It was yummy. Tomorrow I'm going to add fresh mushrooms, my hubby didn't like the pearl onions.
It is just another layer of tasty yumminess
Have you tried this with carrots and potatoes? Wondering how they would taste.
I made this last night for the second time. My neighbor's wife has been out of town so I had him over for dinner. It was AMAZING!! My daughter went back for seconds. I just poured all the juice over the meat after I shredded it up. It was soooo moist and delicious! I will make this again some time next week!!
I tried this today, and it looks and smells wonderful while cooking. However, it was just too salty for my taste. If I try it again, I may cut back to using a half packet of the ranch and au jus.
This recipe has appealed to me for a long time, and while I don't have a sodium intake problem, just reading it tells me it would far too heavily salted for my taste, so I'm glad you mentioned this. Think I'll try with a 1/2 packet of each.
I made this today and it was much too salty. Will make again but will cut back on the Au Jus and the Ranch. I also added a few tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken. Next time I will also cut back on the butter. Made it too greasy.
Nicole – I think it would be fine without the peppers. Enjoy!
Would it hurt the recipe if I left out the pepperocini I just don't have them on hand and would prefer to not go to the storeand buy some as no one in my house likes them could we maybe substitute them with something else maybe pickles or green olives anyone tried something else please let me know thanks
Here are three risotto recipes:
https://www.plainchicken.com/2009/05/italian-pot-roast-parmesan-risotto.html
https://www.plainchicken.com/2011/06/parmesan-prosecco-risotto.html
https://www.plainchicken.com/parmesan-prosecco-risotto/
I can't wait to try this!!! I'm also drooling over the parmesan risotto…do you have a recipe for that?!
Had this for dinner and it was delicious! Best pot roast I've ever made and I've made a lot! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Erin – I would leave everything the same. The roast didn't fill up my crockpot when I made it. So I think you will be fine.
I only have a 4 qt slow cooker. Would you recommend I adjust the cooking time or use a smaller roast?
Cathy – I didn't notice it being too salty. There is a lot of meat, so I think the seasonings weren't overwhelming. You can cut the Ranch in half if you are worried about the salt.
this sounds delicious, but I'm worried that between the soup mix and the ranch mix it will be too salty? Anyone notice if it was?
Lisa – you could make mashed potatoes or white rice to go with it. It is really good. Hope you enjoy it!
I would like to try to make this recipe this weekend. Any other side recommendations?
Mine has been in since 11 this morning. It's a little smaller than 2lb because we don't need that much. I couldn't find whole peppercinis in a jar so I just used sliced ones that I found. It smells amazing, and my fiance and roommate have been sneaking pieces of pepper for awhile now, and I may have to replenish them..lol. The peppers do taste fantastic though. Just by the smell of this roast and the taste of the peppers I know I'll be making this again!
Emma – no water. The juices come from the butter and the roast itself. Enjoy!
do u put water in it? where does juice come from?
It was DEEEEElicious! Not spicy in the slightest…just great flavor. I used a rump roast.
Made this today and I cannot tell you how good my house smells. I sneaked a couple of bites and soooo good. Come on, dinner time.
I'm making this tomorrow night for my card group. Have been looking forward to this ever since you posted the recipe! ????
Thanks!! Not sure why it says unknown. My name is Leslie. I love your site!! I have pinned tons of your recipes!!! 😉
Unknown – sprinkle each packet over the roast and just place the stick of butter on top of the roast. It will melt as the roast cooks.
Unknown – sprinkle each packet over the roast and just place the stick of butter on top of the roast. It will melt as the roast cooks.
Do you mix the two packets with the butter and pour over the roast?
Beverly – I didn't brown the roast.
Stephanie, did you brown your roast before placing it in the crock pot?
Lyz – they are in a jar.
Are the pepperoncini peppers fresh or pickled from a jar? Thanks so much.
This is delicious!!! Placed in crock pot before work-my husband was standing beside me when I was trying to get it ready for dinner that night. It smelled and tasted so delicious. We had Fazoli's for dinner the next night-all my husband could talk about was this roast that he had the night before! Thank you
Just got this roast prepped for tomorrows dinner. I like to let this sit in the fridge for 24 hours after I slice it up. Okay, I took a bite. It is a bit spicy. (My pepperoncinis exploded in the crock pot.) Not too bad. Just right. I used a cheap roast, if you can count any roast as cheap.?? Anyway, it is good and will make again.
Thank you Stephanie Parker for the tip on the peppers….will be having this roast this week, as my hubby is from Miss!
julied – you can use the Kroger brand ranch mix.
can you use any ranch mix as in kroger brand- or does it have to be hidden valley?
Mine is in the crock pot as I type this. It's only been 3 hours and it already smells amazing! I can't wait til it's done! Thank you for all your recipes! Love every one I have tried and so does my 5yo son, who is the pickiest eater on the planet!
SandyK – you could be over cooking the roast or it could be the cut of meat you are using. Maybe cook it only 6 hours on low (maybe your crockpot runs hot).
Carol – pepperoncini peppers are a sweet Italian pepper. They do not add any heat to the roast because they are put in whole. This dish is not spicy at all.
I cook my roast about 8 hours and it falls apart, but the meat tastes dry. Can anyone tell me why the meat is dry? I have the recommended liquid on any recipe I try. Thanks
I've previously owned 2 Crockpot brand slowcookers that boiled food on low temperature setting. Food should be gently simmering. My meat was always dried out. I switched to a Hamilton Beach when I read reviews on the Crockpot brand and saw other people had the same problem. No, not a HB salesperson, just found a different brand that received good reviews. Anyway, no more dried out meat.
What are pepperoncini peppers ? If I can not find them, can I use another kind…?..can't have hot or spicy as hubby doesn't care for that. This sounds really good and easy.
Thank you,
Carol
Mugaroo – I got the blade roast at Publix – it says Blade Roast (Pot Roast) on the label. That is why I picked it – I never know what roast to pick!
Where do you find blade roast in Birmingham?
This is actually my all time fav roast recipe! It doesn't disappoint. Yum!!
You know this title got my attention being I'm from Mississippi.
Bet this would be great served over grits!
strandy542 – you will just need to cook it a little longer if you are using a frozen roast.
Walkerfam00 – it has zero spice. Just the flavor from the peppers.
If I just have a frozen roast; do think that it would still work?
I've made this before, and it is now my absolute favorite way to make a roast! I used a chuck roast because that was what the original recipe I saw called for. It is not at all spicy. Oh, also, I am not a big fan of Ranch, so one time I just used two packets of the Au Jus mix, and another time I used one Au Jus and one Pot Roast Seasoning mix – both turned out great.
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Thanks for adding that you used au jus and pot roast seasoning..because i'm also not a fan of ranch!! I will be making this sounds delish!! Thank's again:)
This sounds delicious! How spicy is it? My daughter is not a fan of "hot" food. It may be something I need to make when she's at her grandparents.
The peppers used are not hot. The vinegar adds the tang, and is often added to these dishes as plain vinegar. This recipe gets the vinegar from the pickling brine of the peppers…