Discover the viral Mississippi Pot Roast, a beloved slow cooker recipe that brings comfort and joy to your table. This simple, flavorful dish is perfect for any occasion.
Author:Alice Carrington
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:4-10 hours
Total Time:4 hours 15 minutes - 10 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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3-4 pound chuck roast
1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup beef broth
1 pound baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
Arrange the butter pats on top of the roast.
Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker.
Add the potatoes and carrots around the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender and shreddable.
Shred the pot roast with two forks and mix with the vegetables and cooking liquid before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the baby red potatoes with Yukon Gold or russet potatoes.
For a richer flavor, you can sear the roast before placing it in the slow cooker.
Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s performance.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:Approximately 500-600 calories (varies based on cut and additions)