Pressure Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Comfort Meal
A quick and easy pressure cooker Mississippi pot roast with just five ingredients, featuring tender chuck roast and tangy pepperoncini peppers for a comforting, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, well-marbled
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 to 10 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine
Instructions
- Trim and pat dry the chuck roast, removing excess fat or silver skin if desired.
- Set pressure cooker to ‘Sauté’ mode and add 1 tablespoon oil. Brown the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side. (Optional)
- Turn off sauté mode. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Dollop softened butter on top and scatter pepperoncini peppers around the meat. Pour in 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine.
- Seal the lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining steam.
- Open lid carefully. Check tenderness; if not fork-tender, reseal and cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Shred meat in pot mixing with juices.
- Serve hot with peppers and cooking juices over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Do not skip the natural pressure release to keep the meat tender. Browning the roast before pressure cooking enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Adjust seasoning or use low-sodium mixes if sensitive to salt. Pepperoncini peppers and brine are essential for signature tangy flavor; banana peppers can be a mild substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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