Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Description
Chuck roast pieces are first seared in the Instant Pot using the sauté function to develop a browned crust, which enhances depth of flavor. After browning, deglazing with water loosens browned bits from the pot. Onion and garlic are briefly cooked before adding liquids and seasoning layers including pepperoncini juice, broth, Worcestershire sauce, ranch dressing mix, and au jus mix. Whole pepperoncinis, sliced butter, whole garlic cloves, and bay leaves are added for aromatic and flavorful infusion during pressure cooking.
The Instant Pot cooks the roast under pressure, tenderizing it in a fraction of traditional time. After cooking, the beef is tender and the sauce rich and flavorful. If desired, a cornstarch slurry can thicken the sauce post-cooking for a better consistency.
This hearty pot roast is suited for a comforting main dish and can be served alongside mashed potatoes or vegetables to complement the tangy, savory sauce and tender meat.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs chuck roast cut into 2 chunks that would fit in the pot
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar
- 3/4 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 dry ranch dressing mix packet
- 1 au jus mix packet of
- 12 pepperoncinis whole
- 1 butter sliced, unsalted, stick
- 8 garlic whole, cloves
- 5 bay leaf
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Saute - Normal mode. When it reads "Hot" add the oil and wait for the oil to heat up.
- Brown the meat in batches. If needed cut the chuck roast in two, so it fits in the pot. Cook each piece on EACH side for full 5 minutes without turning.
- If needed, add a bit more oil to the pot when searing the rest of the pieces.
- Remove the seared pieces on a plate and cover with foil to keep them warm.
- Once all the beef has been browned and set aside its time to deglaze the pot.
- Add the 1/2 cup of water to the pot and using a wooden spoon scrape the bits and pieces that stuck to the bottom and sides of the pot until its cleared.
- Add onion and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beef broth, Pepperoncini juice and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Ranch dressing dry mix and Au Jus mix. Stir to combine.
- Turn off the sauté mode.
- Add the beef in layers, and add sliced butter and garlic cloves between each layer.
- Add the Pepperoncinis to the pot as well as bay leaves.
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Cook for 70 minutes on High Pressure. Once the Instant Pot beeps, do a 15 Minute Natural Pressure Release. Release manually the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode.
- If you want the gravy to be thicker, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Add the mixture to the pot and gently stir. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. If you want to thicken it even more, add another round of cornstarch slurry. The sauce will thicken more as it cools off as well.
- Discard the bay leaves and serve the roast with mashed or baked potatoes. Garnish with extra Pepperoncinis and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1060mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 21.4mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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