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Slowcooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast is a beloved Southern-style slow-cooked beef dish that originated in the early 2000s. The pepperoncini peppers add a subtle tangy kick that complements the rich beef beautifully.
SERVES
6
COOKING TIME
8 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
Mississippi Pot Roast is a beloved Southern-style slow-cooked beef dish that originated in the early 2000s. Created by Robin Chapman in Ripley, Mississippi, it’s a simple yet incredibly flavourful recipe that transforms an ordinary chuck roast (also known as braising steak in the UK and Ireland) into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meal.
Is This an Authentic American Recipe?
This is a quintessential American recipe, specifically originating from the Southern United States. The dish became a viral sensation after Robin Chapman developed it as a milder version of her aunt’s original recipe8. It quickly spread across American households, becoming a popular “set it and forget it” slow cooker meal that replicates home-style Southern cooking.
Substitutes for Ranch Seasoning:
You can make your own ranch seasoning if you can’t pick up a packet at your local supermarket. All you need to do is mix the following herbs and spices:
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Method
Step 1
Place the beef roast in your slow cooker. Then pour the water and pepperoncini juice over the roast and catter the pepperoncini peppers around the beef.
Step 2
Add the ranch seasoming and butter into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Step 3
Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix 1/2 tbsp cornflour with a little cold water to make a paste. Stir this into the cooking liquid and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Serve with mashed potatoes and your favourite vegetables and enjoy!
Ingredients
1.4 kg beef chuck roast (or braising steak)
120 ml water
120 ml pepperoncini pepper juice (from jar)
1 packet roast beef gravy mix
60g unsalted butter
1/2 tbsp cornflour (optional, for thickening)
One pack ranch seasoning, or:
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
