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Make this classic southern-style pot roast with only 5 ingredients! Includes instructions for slow cooker and pressure cooker (instant pot)
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Mississippi Pot Roast

This is the pot roast recipe that took the internet by storm a few years back, and has since retained a total cult following. Believe the hype! Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s tender and packs huge flavor. Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, on a sandwich- whichever way you prefer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: Dinner
Keyword: instant pot chicken soup, pot roast, pressure cooker, slow cooker
Author: Ruthy Kirwan

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 1 packet dried onion soup mix
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
  • .5 stick butter (4 tablespoons)
  • 7-8 pepperoncinis
  • about ¼ cup of juice from the pepperoncini jar

Instructions

Prep Ahead

  • Place all ingredients in a large resealable bag or container.
  • Store for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prepare From Prepped

    --Instant Pot--

    • Thaw ingredients as necessary (overnight in the fridge, if frozen)
    • Place contentsof bag or container in pressure cooker and secure the lid.
    • Cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes, with a natural release.
    • Remove lid and use forks to shred the pot roast.
    • Serve hot, with the juices from the bottom of the pot.

    --Slow Cooker--

    • Thaw ingredients as necessary (overnight in the fridge, if frozen)
    • Place contents of bag or container in the slow cooker and secure the lid.
    • Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 6 hours.
    • Remove lid and use forks to shred the pot roast
    • Serve hot, with the juices from the bottom of the pot.

    Make From Fresh

    • Place all ingredients in the Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker.
    • Follow instructions 2-5 in the “Prepare From Prepped” instructions.

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