If you’re new to pressure cooking, this is one of the best beginner Instant Pot recipes to feed your family! Make this Mississippi Pot Roast in just an hour with the Instant Pot. My mom always made this budget-friendly recipe in the oven with a simple chuck roast, jar of pepperoncini peppers, and a couple of seasoning packets at least once a month. Once I found this super fast and easy version, I never looked back! It’s totally mom-approved, too. If you love veggie pot roast, try my Instant Pot Pot Roast with carrots and potatoes! You’ll also like this lighter Mississippi Chicken made in the crockpot. If you love your Instant Pot, you have to try my Instant Pot Butter Chicken, Instant Pot Crack Chicken, Instant Pot Taco Pasta, Instant Pot Short Ribs, and this Honey Glazed Ham in the Instant Pot. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chuck Roast: I used a 4-pound chuck roast for this Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. If you can’t find a chuck roast, look for a brisket or round steak. The cheapest cuts of meat make the best pot roast!Oil: For the perfect sear on your pot roast, you’ll need a little oil. I use olive oil or vegetable oil, but any neutral oil will work. Pepperoncini peppers: A jar of pepperoncinis makes this dish go from great to extraordinary! I add the juice, too, for an extra kick.Beef broth: You can always use water, but I find the extra flavor the beef broth adds totally worth the effort. Ranch seasoning: One packet of dry ranch seasoning is all you need here! Use a store bought packet, or two tablespoons of homemade ranch seasoning.Onion soup mix: I love using soup mixes in my recipes. It makes everything taste amazing with minimal measuring. You can substitute with au jus packet if desired.Butter: A few pats of butter make this a super rich roast with a luscious sauce. Be sure to cut it into pieces for even melting. Cornstarch: This helps thicken the delicious sauce into a rich gravy. Be sure to mix it into liquid before adding it to the pot.
What I Used for my Mississippi Pot Roast
6-Quart Instant Pot: You don’t need the biggest instant pot to make a perfect pot roast! I love this one because it’s big enough for a family meal. And if you ever need help with your Instant Pot, I have written a full Instant Pot guide to answer all of your questions!
Chop the beef. Most pot roast recipes keep the chuck roast whole for cooking. However, I like to cut it into a few pieces to fit it in the Instant Pot easier and cook it faster. You’ll shred the beef when it’s done, so don’t worry about presentation when cutting the raw beef. Use the slow cooker. Got time to spare? This recipe also works well in the Crockpot! Sear the chuck roast on the stove, then add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Let it simmer on low for about 8 hours before shredding. If you want to thicken the sauce, you can do it in the Crockpot or add it to a sauce pot to simmer. This used to be my go-to method, but I love that the Instant Pot saves on time and clean up!Add more veggies. You can always add more vegetables to the mix for a one-pot recipe! Try onions, carrots, or potatoes. Be sure to add them under the beef for the best cook.
Make it heartier with carrots, whole potatoes, and onions. You can roast them in the oven or throw them into the pressure cooker with your roast! Put them under the beef for the best cook. I love this pot roast recipe because it pairs perfectly with my fav red wine and a simple side salad with homemade Ranch dressing. Or, turn your leftovers into a delicious roast beef sandwich. © Little Sunny Kitchen
