The BEST Mississippi Pot Roast: Tender, Easy Comfort
Enjoy a classic Mississippi Pot Roast, a simple and comforting slow cooker meal perfect for family dinners. This recipe is designed for ease and delicious results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-10 hours
- Total Time: 8-10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 3-4 lb chuck roast
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 lb red potatoes, quartered
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
- Lay the butter pats over the top of the roast and seasoning.
- Pour the beef broth around the roast.
- Add the baby carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Shred the roast with forks before serving with the vegetables.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can sear the roast before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s performance.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 oz
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg