Mississippi Pot Roast Instant Pot: Easy Recipe

This Mississippi Pot Roast in the Instant Pot is such an easy meal to put together. If you’re from the Midwest, you’ve likely had this staple served at a couple of dinners or potlucks in the recent past. I recently learned that this iconic recipe was accidentally created in the early 2000s by a home cook- talk about a happy accident!

I’ll show you how to whip up this melt-in-your-mouth Mississippi Pot Roast in your pressure cooker, saving you hours without sacrificing any flavor. This recipe is about to become your new weeknight dinner hero.

Benefits of Using an Instant Pot for Mississippi Pot Roast

The slow cooker is a perfectly good way to make a Mississippi pot roast, but honestly, I can either never remember to thaw my meat out in time to use my slow cooker, or I haven’t decided what’s for dinner until 3pm. The Instant pot turns an all-day cook into just about an hour, plus the pressure keeps the moisture in. Here are all the tools you’ll need to make this delicious meal:

• Instant Pot
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Tongs

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Ingredients for Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

• 3 lbs Arm or Chuck Roast 
• 1 Pint of Pickled Banana Peppers or Pepperoncini
• 4 teaspoons Ranch Mix
• 1/4 Cup Onion Soup Mix
• 8 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Large Onion sliced (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Mississippi Pot Roast in the Instant Pot

1. Prepare the roast by trimming any unwanted fat or removing bones
2. Sear your meat on the sauté setting with a tablespoon of butter, 1-2 minutes on each side and then set aside
3. Pour in the liquid from pickled peppers 
4. Place the roast in the instant pot and top with peppers, onion soup mix, ranch mix, and butter, layering if needed
5. Close the lid and seal valve
6. Cook on manual (high pressure) for 1 hour 
7. Once time is done, let the pressure naturally release for about 15 minutes
8. Shred or slice meat and place back in the juices
9. Serve with baked potatoes or with bread

Notes:

• Depending on the cut you may need a little more time
• You can make gravy by adding a cornstarch or tapioca slurry to the juices
• Throw in some whole potatoes with the meat to cook as well

Tips for the Perfect Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Choosing the right cut of meat can seem like a daunting task, but if you grab a basic chuck or roast you will be just fine. It is important to sear your meat before cooking to seal in those yummy flavors, so don’t forget that step!

The traditional recipe calls for shredding the meat, which is a great option. We just tend to slice our meat because it seems to go faster for us.

You may find you need to adjust the liquid amount to your liking. Try the recipe a couple of times and see what works for you. Do not leave out the liquid all together, it is need for pressure cooking if you don’t want burnt meat on your hands.

Serving Suggestions and Side Dishes

By all means, if you just want to eat the meat go for it (not sure if this is keto/carnivore compliant), but with kids in our house we always like to serve alongside some traditional sides:

• Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Potatoes
• Bread or Rolls
• Rice
• Veggies
• Buns (for sandwiches)
• Salad

Leftover Pot Roast Ideas

We are a family that LOVES leftovers. Here are some ideas for you that we like to do with our extra pot roast meat:

• Sandwiches or wraps
• Tacos
• Stir fry

How to Cook a Mississippi Pot Roast in an Instant Pot

Prepare the roast by trimming any unwanted fat or removing bones. Sear your meat on the sauté setting, 1-2 minutes on each side and then set aside. Pour in the liquid from pickled peppers and place the roast in the instant pot.

Top with peppers, onion soup mix, ranch mix, and butter, layering if needed.

Close the lid and seal valve. Cook on manual (high pressure) for 1 hour. Once time is done, let the pressure naturally release for about 15 minutes.

Shred or slice meat and place back in the juices.

Serve with baked potatoes or with bread.

This recipe is proof that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to serve up a tasty meal. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family full of kids or want leftovers all week this Instant Pot Mississippi pot roast is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

Don’t forget to share your creations and let us know how this quick and easy version measures up to the traditional slow cooker classic.