This post may contain affiliate links. This Mississippi Pot Roast is easy to make in the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or the Oven! Learn how to prepare a delicious brown gravy with the drippings at the end and serve it with potatoes and crock pot roast for a truly comforting family meal.
Mississippi Pot Roast on a white plate with carrots, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Mississippi Pot Roast This recipe is so near and dear to my heart, I make this every single time my in-laws visit us, it’s the definition of cozy and it’s so easy to make and serve with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. If preferred, you can cook the potatoes and carrots right in the oven or crock pot with the pot roast! I have lots of tips and tricks for this recipe- let’s get to it! How to Make it See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Oven and Instant Pot methods are outlined in the notes section of the recipe card.
Optional, but adds a lot of nice texture and color. Sprinkle the Au Jus and Ranch Dressing Mix over the roast. Top with cubed butter and pepperoncini peppers. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6. Carrots and Yukon gold potatoes can be added at the beginning of the cooking process as well. Do You Have to Sear a Pot Roast Before Slow Cooking?