Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef
chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 large yellow onion)
(diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 packet of Ranch Dressing Mix)
1 oz
- 1 packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix)
1 oz
- 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
and ¼ cup of it's juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch)
(and 1 tablespoon water
Directions
- 1
Season both sides of the beef with ground pepper.
- 2
Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to [Sauté] mode. When the instant pot reads "hot" on the display screen, add olive oil and place the chuck roast into the inner pot. Sear each side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. (Skip this step if you prefer not to brown your meat. But be sure to add 2-3 extra minutes to the pressure cook time.)
- 3
Remove the beef from the Instant Pot. Add onion; cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until onion is tender.
- 4
Next, add in beef broth and deglaze by scraping the bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Then, layer the ingredients in by adding the chuck roast; followed by ranch dressing mix powder, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini pepper and its juice.
- 5
Place the lid on and make sure the pressure release valve is in the "sealing" position. Press [Pressure Cook/ Manual] and set it to cook on High Pressure for 60-70 minutes. (60 minutes for 3 pounds of chuck roast. Add an extra 10 minutes of cook time for every pound. For example, 3 lbs = 60 minutes, 4 lbs = 70 minutes, and so on).
- 6
Once it is done cooking, let the pressure naturally release until the pin drops down and the lid can be opened.
- 7
Thicken the gravy (optional): In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Remove the beef from the pot. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Set the instant pot to [Sauté] mode and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly effortless dinner that delivers incredible flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness? This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is exactly what you need. It's the perfect introduction to pressure cooking, proving that restaurant-quality comfort food can be incredibly simple to achieve right in your own kitchen.
What makes this recipe stand out is its clever combination of ingredients that create a rich, savory, and subtly tangy sauce with minimal effort. The Instant Pot ensures your beef chuck roast becomes incredibly tender, making it an ideal, flavorful, and low-carb dinner that practically cooks itself. It's designed to be an easy win, even for your very first Instant Pot adventure.
Prepare for an Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast that boasts incredibly succulent beef, infused with a bold, savory character from the broth and seasoning mixes. The pepperoncini peppers add a delightful tang and a gentle hum of warmth that brightens the entire dish, while butter enriches the sauce for a velvety finish. This meal is all about comforting flavors and a wonderfully tender texture that melts on your fork, all without demanding hours of active cooking.
This versatile dish is fantastic as is, but you can easily make it your own. While the recipe calls for beef chuck roast for its perfect fat-to-meat ratio, you can adjust the amount of pepperoncini to control the tang and a subtle heat. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the number of peppers. For an extra rich sauce, feel free to add a bit more butter.
Serve this hearty Mississippi Pot Roast as the centerpiece of a cozy family dinner. It pairs beautifully with simple sides like steamed green beans or a crisp salad, making it a satisfying and complete meal for any night of the week.