Mississippi Pot Roast (with a Twist)
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Overview
Mississippi Pot Roast is a classic dish that has gained immense popularity for its simplicity and flavor. The recipe revolves around a chuck roast, which is ideal for slow cooking due to its marbling and tenderness. The key to this dish is the combination of pepperoncini and ranch dressing mix, which infuses the meat with a unique tanginess and depth of flavor. While some may opt for store-bought mixes, making your own ranch dressing adds a personal touch that enhances the overall taste.
The cooking process begins with searing the beef, which not only locks in juices but also creates a beautiful crust. This step is crucial for building flavor, and it’s worth the extra effort. Once seared, the beef is placed in a slow cooker with the ranch mix, gravy mix, beef stock, and a generous amount of butter. The slow cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a pot roast that is incredibly tender and flavorful.
When it comes time to serve, the pot roast can be shredded and served over creamy mashed potatoes, drizzled with the rich gravy made from the cooking liquid. The addition of pepperoncini not only adds a delightful tang but also a bit of heat, making each bite exciting. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, as it’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether you stick to the traditional recipe or add your own twist, Mississippi Pot Roast is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use a 3 lb chuck roast, cut into larger chunks.
Tip: Searing the meat enhances flavor, so cut it into larger chunks for better surface area.
Season the beef chunks with salt and a lot of pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.
Sear the beef in batches for a few minutes per side until browned.
Transfer the seared beef chunks to the crock pot.
Deglaze the pan with a little beef stock, scraping up the brown bits.
Tip: Deglazing the pan captures extra flavor from the browned bits.
Dump the deglazed liquid into the crock pot.
Add ranch dressing mix to the crock pot.
Tip: Making your own ranch dressing mix can enhance the flavor.
Combine mayo, apple cider vinegar, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, dried dill, paprika, and hot sauce in a bowl.
Add gravy mix to the crock pot.
Tip: Adding extra paprika boosts the flavor significantly.
Add about 1/2 cup of beef stock to the crock pot.
Add a stick of butter to the crock pot.
Add a jar of pepperoncini peppers and their juice to the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Tip: Cooking on low and slow for 7 to 8 hours yields the best results.
Check the meat for tenderness; it should fall apart.
Strain the liquids from the pot into a separate container.
Heat the strained liquid and add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Tip: A cornstarch slurry can be used to thicken the gravy to your desired consistency.
Serve the pot roast over mashed potatoes with gravy and pepperoncini.
Tip: Serving the pot roast over mashed potatoes enhances the dish.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Oil
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the flavor and creates a rich crust.
- •Using a homemade ranch dressing mix can elevate the dish beyond store-bought options.
- •Cooking on low for 7 to 8 hours allows the meat to become incredibly tender.
- •Adding the entire jar of pepperoncini gives the pot roast a tangy kick.
