Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

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This flavorful Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is a great low carb dinner that will melt in your mouth! This is the perfect EASY, first recipe to make in your Instant Pot!

Directions

  • Season the Beef. Generously season both sides of the 3-4 pounds beef (chuck roast) with 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Sear the Meat (Optional). Turn on the Instant Pot and select [Sauté] mode. When the display reads “Hot,” add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the inner pot. Place the chuck roast in the pot and sear each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown. [Tip: If you skip this step, add 2-3 extra minutes to the pressure cooking time.]
  • Sauté the Onion. Remove the seared beef and set it aside. Add 1 large yellow onion, diced to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until tender.
  • Deglaze the Pot. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. This prevents the “burn” warning during pressure cooking.
  • Layer the Ingredients. Return the chuck roast to the pot. Sprinkle the 1 (1 oz) packet of Ranch Dressing Mix and 1 (1 oz) packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix evenly over the roast. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and arrange 5-6 pepperoncini peppers and their juice on top.
  • Pressure Cook the Roast. Secure the lid and ensure the pressure release valve is set to “Sealing.” Press [Pressure Cook/ Manual] and set the timer to High Pressure for 60-70 minutes, depending on the size of the roast: 3 lbs: 60 minutes, 4 lbs: 70 minutes.
  • Natural Pressure Release. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release. This can take about 10-15 minutes. Wait until the pressure pin drops before carefully opening the lid.
  • Thicken the Gravy (Optional). Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry (use a 1:1 ratio if you need more). Set the Instant Pot to [Sauté] mode and whisk the slurry into the pot juices. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
  • Serve. Shred the beef, drizzle with gravy, and serve with your favorite sides!

Ingredients Login Here to add items to your shopping list

  • 3-4 pounds beef (chuck roast)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (1 oz) packet of Ranch Dressing Mix (approximately 1 ½ tablespoon)
  • 1 (1 oz) packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix (approximately 1 ½ tablespoon)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5-6 pepperoncini peppers and ¼ cup of it's juice
  • To Thicken - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (and 1 tablespoon water)
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