Mississippi Mud Roast Beef Crock Pot

This unique recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast is full of flavor and the most tender roast you will ever try. Filled with butter and tangy peppers for a surprisingly comforting meal.

If you have not tried the Mississippi roast fad, it is time. This is one of my most requested recipes, and I have two other versions, a Spicy Mississippi Roast and Chicken Mississippi recipe.

What is Mississippi Pot Roast?

I'm in quite a few Facebook crockpot recipe groups, and this Mississippi Pot Roast recipe has been the rage for years.

Some people call it Mississippi Mud Roast, and some even call it the forbidden roast, for the group members are tired of everyone posting photos of it!

The famous roast has just 4 ingredients; chuck roast, butter, brown gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix.

How to make Mississippi Pot Roast in the Crockpot:

Ingredients

1. Chuck Roast – This a highly marbled beef roast that is the key to this recipe.
2. Brown Gravy Mix – This little packet thickens the sauce a bit and adds a great beefy flavor. If you want to use a different kind of packet see my info below on sodium content.
3. Ranch Dressing Mix – Why ranch mix? This has great onion and garlic flavor. You can use any one-ounce packet, even the packet labeled "dip". There is also a spicy version that works great in this recipe.
4. Salted Butter – Adds a butter flavor and make it ultra decadent. Use your favorite brand.
5. Peperoncini Peppers and Juice – the peppers and juice add a vinegary tang to the roast, don't skip on this!

Step by Step Instructions

Step One – Add the roast to the slow cooker—no need to brown with my easy version.

Step Two – Sprinkle over the Ranch Mix

Step Three – Sprinkle over the Brown Gravy

Step Four – Add the stick of cold butter to the top of the roast.

Step Five – Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours.

Step Six – Shred the meat with two forks and serve.

Which packet to use to make this recipe have less sodium:

Many of my fans have said that they think the famous Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is too salty. I have found when they do say that, they are using one of the more salty packets. The packet I use is listed first below.

• McCormick Brown Gravy (entire packet): 1360mg soduium
• Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (entire packet): 2800mg sodium
• McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix (entire packet): 3600mg sodium

Look at the differences in sodium content. If you want to use onion soup mix or au jus, I recommend using half a packet or serving over something plain like white rice.

How should I serve this?

Shred the meat with two forks and discard any fatty pieces. Serve with one of these suggestions. This melt-in-your-mouth pot roast is great served any way!

• On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
• Steamed white or brown rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Cauliflower rice
• Steamed vegetables

Expert Tips and FAQs for this Recipe

Do I have to use the butter?

The butter adds a buttery flavor to this dish which makes it ultra decadent. Many people do leave it out or cut the butter in half without issues. If you think it will be too rich, definitely leave it out! I do not recommend using margarine for this.

Can I use a different kind of meat?

You can use pork roast or chicken breasts or thighs with this recipe.
Use a pork gravy or chicken gravy if you do so.

Is Mississippi Pot Roast Low Carb or Keto?

Yes, a serving is about 2 grams of carbs per serving.

How can I make this in an instant pot (pressure cooker)?

Yes, though you'll want to add a cup of beef broth to the pot before starting, or you will get a burn warning.

Can I add potatoes and carrots?

Yes! Add chunks of potatoes with their skins on and chunks of carrots (or baby carrots) at the beginning of the cooking time.

Should I brown my meat for Mississippi Pot Roast?

The meat does not need to be browned before adding to the crockpot. Though it won't hurt the recipe if you do.

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  Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

• ▢ 4 lb. chuck roast 3-5 lbs will work
• ▢ 1 oz. ranch packet (can use original packet, dip packet or spicy packet)
• ▢ .87 oz. brown gravy packet (I use McCormick) See substitutions in notes below
• ▢ 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
• ▢ 10 or more peperoncini peppers
• ▢ 1/4 cup peperoncini juice (optional but adds more tanginess and flavor)

• Add the roast to the slow cooker. You can brown the meat in a skillet on the stovetop if desired but I do not.

• Add the ranch packet and brown gravy packet on top of the roast.

• Add the stick of butter, peppers and pepper juice.

• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 6-7 hours. Do not open the lid while the roast cooks.

• Shred with two forks right in the slow cooker. Remove any fatty pieces.

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What are some idea on how to serve this shreded meat?

• On hoagies, hamburger buns or slider buns
• Steamed white or brown rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Cauliflower rice or with steamed vegetables.

Can I use an Au jus packet or onion soup mix packet?

Yes, but beware they are saltier than the brown gravy mix, see below:

• McCormick Brown Gravy Sodium (entire packet): 1360mg
• Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (entire packet): 2800mg
• McCormick Au Jus Gravy (entire packet): 3600mg

Can I use a different type of meat?

• You can use pork roast or chicken breasts or thighs with this recipe.
• Use a pork gravy or chicken gravy if you do so.

Do I have to add the butter?

• The butter adds a buttery flavor to this dish which makes it ultra decadent.
• Many people do leave it out or cut the butter in half without issues. If you think it will be too rich, definitely leave it out!

Can I add potatoes and carrots?

Yes! Add chunks of potatoes with their skins on and chunks of carrots (or baby carrots) at the beginning of the cooking time.

Calories: 418 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 30 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Cholesterol: 150 mg | Sodium: 452 mg | Potassium: 607 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 307 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 34 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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