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Instant Pot Mississippi Roast Recipe Easy Tender Juicy Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy Instant Pot Mississippi Roast that delivers tender, juicy, and flavorful beef with a perfect blend of ranch seasoning, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. Ideal for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper on all sides. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Optional: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter or oil and brown the roast on all sides until a deep caramelized crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side. (10 minutes)
  3. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter on top of the roast, then scatter 8-10 pepperoncini peppers around it. Pour 1 cup beef broth and 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice into the pot. (5 minutes)
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on Manual or Pressure Cook mode on high for 60 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pot to come to pressure before timing starts. (75 minutes total)
  5. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure. (15-20 minutes)
  6. Remove the roast to a serving platter and let rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks; it should fall apart easily. Stir the cooking juices and pepperoncini into the shredded meat. (10-15 minutes)
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately with sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

Notes

Searing the meat before pressure cooking adds depth of flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Use fresh pepperoncini juice for authentic tang and tenderness. Natural pressure release is important to keep the meat juicy. If sauce is thin, simmer in sauté mode to thicken or add a cornstarch slurry. Variations include slow cooker method, low-sodium seasoning, spicy twist, and dairy-free butter alternatives.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Mississippi Roast, pot roast, beef, pressure cooker, easy dinner, comfort food, tender roast, pepperoncini

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