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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is a hands-off, flavor-packed dinner that comes together with five simple ingredients. The beef cooks until fall-apart tender in a tangy, savory sauce made from seasoning packets, butter, and pepperoncini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine

Instructions
 

  • Place chuck roast in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  • Top with butter pieces and pepperoncini peppers. Add brine around the roast.
  • Seal the lid and cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 60 minutes. Allow a natural release for at least 15 minutes.
  • Open the lid and shred the beef directly in the pot. Stir to coat with juices.
  • Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich buns.

Notes

  • Swap chuck roast with brisket or bottom round if preferred.
  • Add extra pepperoncini for more tang and heat.
  • Great for sandwiches, rice bowls, or meal prep.
Keyword easy pot roast, instant pot pot roast, mississippi pot roast
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