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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Cozy Dinner Idea

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A simple, flavorful Mississippi pot roast made with just 5 ingredients, perfect for cozy dinners and busy nights. Slow cooked to tender perfection with a rich, buttery sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast (1.4–1.8 kg)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce / 28 g)
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce / 28 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g, 1 stick)
  • 4–5 sliced pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3-4 pound chuck roast dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat if needed but keep some for flavor and moisture.
  2. Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the roast. Massage the seasonings gently into the meat.
  3. Place the seasoned roast into your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Cut 1/2 cup unsalted butter into slices and lay them on top of the roast. Scatter 4-5 sliced pickled jalapeños evenly over the roast.
  4. If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. For Instant Pot, use the ‘Meat/Stew’ setting and cook under high pressure for 60 minutes, then allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  5. Check for tenderness; the roast should be fork-tender and easily shred with a fork. If not tender, cook 30 minutes more on low or use the ‘Sauté’ function on Instant Pot to finish.
  6. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing. Spoon the buttery, seasoned juices over the top before serving.

Notes

For extra richness, skim some fat from the juices and stir it back in before serving. To thicken the sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the juices on the stovetop until thickened. Sealing the roast before slow cooking is optional. Use natural pressure release on Instant Pot to keep meat juicy. Adjust jalapeños to taste or omit for less spice. Gluten-free seasoning mixes are available.

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