Description
Mississippi pot roast delivers mouthwatering comfort straight from Southern kitchens, combining tender beef with zesty ranch and pepperoncini peppers. Hearty slow-cooked goodness melts in your mouth, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 pounds beef (chuck roast)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5–6 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper juice
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 (1 oz) packet of Ranch Dressing Mix (approximately 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 1 (1 oz) packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix (approximately 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Generously coat the chuck roast with ground black pepper, ensuring an even layer that will amplify the meat’s inherent robust flavors.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s “Sauté” function and heat olive oil until shimmering. Carefully sear the roast for approximately 3 minutes per side, developing a rich golden-brown exterior that promises deep flavor complexity.
- Transfer the roast and introduce diced onions to the pot, gently caramelizing them until translucent and fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, using a wooden utensil to lift and incorporate the flavorful browned remnants from the pot’s bottom, preventing potential scorching.
- Strategically layer the roast back into the pot, sprinkling ranch and au jus seasoning mixes directly onto the meat’s surface. Nestle butter, pepperoncini peppers, and their accompanying juice around the roast.
- Secure the lid, positioning the pressure valve to “sealing” mode. Program the Instant Pot to high-pressure cooking for 60 minutes (adjusting 10 minutes per additional pound for larger cuts).
- Once cooking completes, allow the pressure to dissipate naturally over 15-20 minutes, ensuring the meat remains supremely tender and succulent.
- For enhanced sauce consistency, extract the beef and whisk a cornstarch slurry into the remaining liquid. Activate “Sauté” mode, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the gravy reaches desired thickness.
Notes
- Enhance the meat’s flavor by generously seasoning the roast with additional spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of pre-packaged seasoning mixes and choosing gluten-free beef broth.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium broth and using less packaged seasoning mix, which can be quite salty.
- Meal prep like a pro by preparing the roast ahead of time and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg