Mississippi Pot Roast {Crock Pot}

Crock Pot Dinner recipes are so easy and delicious. This Mississippi Pot Roast is cooked in your slow cooker. Simply season a chuck roast, place it in your crock pot with pepperoncinis and beef broth on low. The result is a tender, fall apart roast to serve over mashed potatoes. Perfect for busy nights!

One thing I love about a slow cooker pot roast is that there are countless ways to prepare it! So, today I’m sharing this Mississippi pot roast which is so easy and so delicious you might not make it any other way once you try it!

The seasonings are mixed with the braising liquid which is made with beef broth and some of pepperoncini peppers along with the juice they are packed in, which gives the broth a tangy kick. The result is a tender, melt-in your mouth roast packed with flavor and the perfect slow cooker recipe for an easy, hearty dinner.

Why is it Called Mississippi Pot Roast?

Pot roast has been around forever, but Mississippi pot roast was created not that long ago! It was first created by a home cook in the 1990s who lives in – you guessed it – the state of Mississippi.

Apparently, she adapted a recipe that was a little too spicy – she wanted something that her kids would eat. I can relate!

What she ended up with was a savory roast flavored with ranch seasonings and pepperoncini, a type of tangy jarred peppers that can be either spicy or mild. She shared the recipe and it ended up in a community cookbook and eventually made its way to the internet where it became a sensation.

You Will Love This Recipe!

• You only need a chuck roast and a handful of simple ingredients to make this Mississippi Roast. It’s really low fuss!
• Instead of cooking it in the oven, I like to cook a roast in the crock pot. It’s the easiest way to cook it!
• You can leave it for four or eight hours depending on what works best for you!
• It is the best comfort food dinner. My family LOVES when I make this – it’s perfect with homemade mashed potatoes and glazed carrots on the side!

What Kind of Meat Should You Use for Pot Roast?

You will want to buy a beef chuck roast for this recipe. I usually get one that is between three to four pounds.

Chuck roast is perfect for braising which is basically what the slow cooker does when you use it to cook the roast. It needs a long cooking time, too, so making it in the crock pot means you can leave it all day without having to constantly check on it!

Some of my other favorite chuck roast recipes are my French Dip Sandwiches, Beef Stew, and my Balsamic Pot Roast!

Ingredients for Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

• Beef Roast – Choose a roast that has a lot of nice marbling throughout it. We prefer a chuck roast which is a great cut for tender meat. Two more great options are round roast or rump roast. You can even use a pork roast.
• Ranch Seasoning – Just grab a packet of ranch dressing mix.
• Garlic – Grab two cloves and mince them.
• French Onion Soup Mix – We prefer Liptons, but any French Onion Soup Mix is great.
• Pepperoncinis – You’ll need the actual pepperoncinis and some of the juice from the jar.
• Beef Broth – We prefer low sodium beef broth in recipes like this because the dry seasonings already have quite a bit of salt in them.

How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast

1. Once you have your ingredients it’s so easy to prep this dish! Place the meat in the crock pot, sprinkle the ranch, French onion soup mix, and garlic over the top.
2. Pour the beef broth and pepper juice into the slow cooker, sprinkle the pepperoncini over the top of the roast and then cover it with the lid.
3. Cook it for four hours on low or eight hours on high. Once it’s done, I like to remove about one cup of the broth to use as a gravy for serving.
4. Shred the beef and it’s ready to serve! We prefer serving it over mashed potatoes or if you are eating low carb cauliflower rice is a great alternative.

Do you have to brown the roast before putting in the crockpot?

Nope! You can just put it in as is. You can brown it first in a skillet or dutch oven with oil or butter if you prefer, but I usually skip that to make it easier!

How do you know when it’s done?

The easiest way to tell is to stick a fork in it. If you can easily twist the fork around without resistance it’s done! The meat should shred very easily.

Why is my pot roast tough?

Tough meat happens when it’s not cooked long enough or when it’s over cooked. As soon as the meat shreds easily it’s done!

How long can I keep pot roast warm in the slow cooker?

If you want to hold it in the slow cooker you can adjust the temperature to warm or low and it will hold for a few hours. As long as there is plenty of liquid it shouldn’t dry out! You can always add a little more beef broth if it gets dry.

How to Store Leftover Roast

Store leftovers in an airtight container and they will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator. The leftovers make the most amazing sandwiches!

How to Serve crock pot mississippi pot roast recipe

We love serving this slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe over a mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower or egg noodles. Change it up and try a different one each time!

This crockpot pot roast is so hearty, comforting and delicious. It’s so easy you don’t have to wait for the weekend to make it – it’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner! Just pop everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner will be ready.

Serving Suggestions

• Cottage Potatoes are loaded with cheese and so delicious!
• Add some Air Fryer Asparagus for a light and healthy side dish.
• My easy Smashed Potatoes are always a hit when I make them!
• Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables pair perfectly with the savory beef!