Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

This style of pot roast originated in.. you guessed it… Mississippi. It differs from the flavor of traditional pot roast recipes.

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is one of the best Instant Pot recipes on Corrie Cooks.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

It’s characterized mainly by adding tangy peppers and a zesty spice mix.

Contents

  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Recipe Video
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How to Make the Mississippi Pot Roast
  • How to serve?
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Can I make it a one-pot meal?
  • Instant Pot Beef Recipes
  • Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Why This Recipe Works

If you like roasted meat, this is worth your time. It has a couple of unique flavoring ingredients that make this dish, unlike anything you’ve ever tasted!

I really like making this Instant Pot recipe since it's just set-it and eat-it. With this Instant Pot Recipe, Mississippi Pot Roast is now quicker than before. This recipe only takes 35 minutes.

I just open the lid and enjoy tasty, tender meat that tastes like it was simmering all day!

Enjoy this delicious main dish and add a spicy twist to your dinner! Keep reading to find out what the secret ingredients are 😉

Recipe Video

Recipe Ingredients

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Main Ingredient:

Meat- Take 2 lb of chuck roast, freeze the meat before cutting. Remove the extra fats of meat.

Other Ingredients:

We are using here beef stock/broth, vegetable or chicken broth will also work but I would suggest you use beef broth to get a great taste!

You can also use sour cream instead of butter but I personally like the taste of roast with butter. We are using here dried onion soup mix, you can easily buy it from any market or departmental store. In spices, you can add or less according to your taste.

How to Make the Mississippi Pot Roast

Gather your ingredients as per the recipe card.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the instant pot then add meat.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Now, Set the pot on Sautee for 15 minutes.

Add the Beef stock into the pot.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Add dry onion soup mix into the pot and add some salt and pepper to taste.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Thaw peppercini into the pot.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Add butter into the pot.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

Now cover the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.

Do a quick release.

Then open the lid, Pull the beef with two forks, and shred.

Serve as is or over rice or mashed potatoes.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

How to serve?

This Mississippi Pot Roast goes great with mashed potatoes or mashed carrots. I also love to put the leftover meat on sandwiches or serve it over rice.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use Frozen Meat?

Yes, you can use frozen meat for this Instant Pot Mississippi pot roast recipe. Please note you will need a few more minutes to brown it.

Fresh (not frozen) beef will most likely get a better sear and turn out even more flavorful. If you are using frozen meat, I recommend fully defrosting it in the refrigerator before cooking. Then, dry the roast with paper towels before seasoning to get that desired golden-brown crust.

How Long Can I Keep it in the Fridge?

You can keep the Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. It’s so tasty though, I don’t see it lasting that long! We never have leftovers at my house.

Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

How Long Can I Keep it in the Freezer?

Up to 3 months!

This recipe freezes beautifully, making it a perfect make-ahead meal. Try freezing it in individual-sized containers for meal prep.

So What are the secret Ingredients!?

The first secret ingredient is a package of dry onion soup mix! Dry onion soup mix adds a TON of flavor that is perfect for seasoning beef. It’s usually a combination of dehydrated minced onion, beef broth flavor, and a mixture of spices that were made for complimenting beef.

The second secret ingredient is… jarred peppercini! These flavorful pickled peppers add just a hint of spiciness. Plus, using some of the peppercini’s liquid adds a bright burst of acidity to balance out the dish. It’s brilliant, really.

Can I make it a one-pot meal?

If you want a complete meal, try this Instant Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots recipe.

Instant Pot Beef Recipes

  • Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

  • Instant Pot Roast Beef

  • Instant Pot Beef Fajitas

  • Instant Pot London Broil

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Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 packet dry onion soup
  • 4 pepperoncini
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon butter optional

  • Pour olive oil into the Instant Pot and press "saute".

  • Add the meat and saute for about 5 minutes until brown on each side.

  • Pour beef broth and dry onion mix into the Instant Pot.

  • Add pepperoncini, salt, and pepper to taste, and butter and stir well.

  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.

  • When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.

  • Open the lid, take out the beef, and shred.

  • Serve and enjoy 🙂

Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 48gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 5010mgPotassium: 1208mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 6mg

If you don’t want it too spicy, be sure to select mild pepperoncini, as they can vary quite a bit in terms of the level of spiciness. 

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Mississippi roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots

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Can you cook meat and vegetables at the same time in an instant pot?

Toss the veggies in garlic, herbs, spices, and oil, then arrange in the pot. Top with the meat. Place rosemary sprigs on top. Pressure cook for 13 minutes, with 5 minutes natural release before venting completely.

Why is my Mississippi pot roast not tender?

If you find your pot roast is tough, there is one reason. You need to cook the roast longer. Crock pot roast should result in a super tender and juicy roast.

Can I substitute brown gravy for au jus in Mississippi pot roast?

Can I substitute brown gravy for au jus mix? Yes, a 1 ounce packet of brown gravy mix can be used in place of the au jus mix. The flavor may be slightly different, because there is a different sodium amount and seasoning base between the two products.

Do you put the vegetables or the roast in first on the crock pot?

Layer wisely: For even cooking, cut food into uniform-size pieces. Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top.