If you’re looking for a cozy, no-fuss dinner that basically cooks itself, this Dutch oven Mississippi pot roast is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
It’s rich, tender, and full of flavor with minimal effort. Jjust toss everything into the Dutch oven and let it do the work.
The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft as it slow cooks with simple pantry ingredients, creating a hearty meal that feels like comfort food at its best. Whether you’re feeding a busy family or planning a laid-back weekend dinner, this is the kind of recipe that makes everyone ask for seconds.
Dutch oven Mississippi pot roast is a slow-cooked beef roast made with simple ingredients like ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich, tangy flavor.
A chuck roast works best for this recipe because it becomes tender and falls apart easily after slow cooking.
I personally prefer to sear the roast first for this recipe as I feel that it turns out better. But it is not absolutely neccessary if you are short on time, or just don’t have the ambition for that extra step.
Yes, but they add the signature tangy flavor. If you skip them, the taste will be a bit milder.
It’s great with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or even served on sandwiches.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck roast
- Olive oil
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Au jus gravy mix
- Butter
- Pepperoncini peppers
how to make Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast
Preheat your oven. Cut the butter into smaller pieces so it melts evenly later.
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the roast.
Add the butter pieces on top, then place the peppers and pour in a little of their juice.
Cover and bake until the meat is very tender. Shred the roast and mix it with the juices before serving.
Ready for a dinner that basically cooks itself and tastes like comfort in every bite? Grab your Dutch oven and make this Mississippi pot roast tonight. It’s tender, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2-3 lb chuck roast
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 oz ranch seasoning packet
- 1 oz au jus gravy packet
- ½ cup butter
- 8-10 pepperoncini
- 2 tbsp juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- Cut the butter into about 10 pieces.
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, and sear the roast on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the ranch packet, then the au jus packet over the roast.
- Top with butter, pepperoncini, and juice from the pepperoncini.
- Cover and bake for 4 hours.
- Remove from the oven, shred the roast and mix with the juices from the pot.
