Mississippi Pot Roast, a new southern classic, is pure comfort on a plate. Packed with a rich, hearty flavor that is slow-cooked to perfection.

I originally found this recipe a few years ago on Pinterest, but through a little research, I have found that its original author is a brilliant lady named Robin Chapman. As the story goes her aunt gave her a recipe for pot roast made with Italian dressing and she swapped it out with ranch to make it a little milder.
This is so true of recipes, we pass them along and adapt them a bit to suit our family's tastes. Well, I am so glad Ms. Chapman created this magnificent combination because it sure is a family favorite at my house.
So many people have asked me if I made a Mississippi Roast through texts, emails, and messages. They say "you just gotta get one up on the blog, please"! So here it is my friends!
I am using a little different cut of meat on this one, because I have plans to make a Debris Gravy Fry recipe with this (coming soon). Most people make this with a chuck roast and I have too. It is so amazing with that cut as well. To me, the Rump Roast just had a deeper flavor and the texture I wanted for the fries.
I am so glad I tried it on this cut! AMAZING!! Now as you will see in the pictures below, it was a bit of a challenge keeping everything from sliding off this cut. So just don't look at that mess! Do you ever make a mess cooking like I do?? UGH!
Well, I have to say that mess didn't matter in the slow cooker because it all just blends together and cooks to perfection.
Simplicity is also what makes this one wonderful. Just a few ingredients = Easy and Flavor Galore!
What you need for Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Beef
- 3 to 5 pound Rump or Chuck Roast
- Package of Ranch Dressing (I buy the bottle of it, we may use this way too much)
- Package of Au Jus
- 1 Stick Butter, salted
- Pepperoncinis
How to make Crock Pot Mississippi Roast Beef
Place your roast in the crockpot (slow cooker) and pour on packages of seasonings. It doesn't matter the order! Place a stick of butter on top and arrange pepperoncinis around the butter.
See what a big mess I made. It doesn't do that on a flatter chuck roast 😉
Put the lid on and cook on low all day - 8 hours!
Isn't this magnificent! All that rich beautiful flavor and you just dumped it all in the slow cooker!
Shred or slice and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles!
A little note about those peppers! They just give this roast a little zing. I usually use about 5, but you can add more for a little more kick!
Please Pin Mississippi Pot Roast Beef & Share with Friends
Hungry for more easy, home-cooked, delicious recipes?
Sign up for my free recipe club to get family-friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing daily meal-time inspiration on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Mississippi Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pound rump or chuck roast
- 1 package ranch dressing
- 1 package au jus
- 1 stick butter, salted
- 5 to 10 pepperoncinis
Instructions
- Place roast in slow cooker. Pour packages of ranch and au jus on top of roast. Place stick of butter on top and arrange pepperoncinis around butter.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Shred or slice and serve.
Jeaette McQuillon says
Wow I tried this recipe and my family loves it
I will make that I prepare it sgain.
Thank you so much.
Jeanette McQuillon.
2/17/2020
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
You are so welcome Jeaette! I am so glad your family enjoyed it!
Kim hoffman says
I make this as written but add a packet of onion soup mix and add the whole jar of peperoncini. The onion soup adds more depth to the roast.
[email protected] says
I love onion soup mix on a roast. In fact one of the ones I make includes it. But I bet it is a delicious addition to the Mississippi style one!
Norine says
This pot roast looks like the perfect dish for my family! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for a great post and recipe!
[email protected] says
Thank you Norine! It's a family favorite at our house! <3
Margaret says
I have this roast in crockpot now! Cant wait to try!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I sure hope you loved it!