This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe is low carb and keto-friendly. If you are looking for a fork-tender roast that is full of flavor and almost cooks itself, this is the roast recipe for you!
If you are anything like me you may be wondering “What in the heck is Mississippi Pot Roast?”. So let me first answer that question.
WHAT IS MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST?
The original recipe for what is now known as Mississippi Pot Roast hit the internet in the early 2000s when Robin Chapman of Ripley, Mississippi began tinkering with her Aunt’s pot roast recipe. Using 5 rather unexpected ingredients: one packet of ranch seasoning, one packet of au jus gravy mix, jarred pepperoncini, a full stick of butter, and a chuck roast.
When I first got my Instant Pot I went searching for easy recipes to get me started and ran across several variations between the web and Pinterest and, since we love beef in all forms in our house (Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef, Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Butter, Easy Low Carb Beef Enchiladas, Ultimate Keto Instant Pot Beef Stew), plus spice, I have to admit I was intrigued.
WHAT KIND OF MEAT SHOULD I USE FOR A MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST?
Traditionally you would use chuck roast for a Mississippi Pot Roast, but you can go for one of the tougher cuts of meat in the case. Cuts packaged as “shoulder steak”, “7-bone chuck roast” or “cross rib chuck roast” are also great choices. Robin’s recipe also works well with sirloin tip and rump roast.
I love working with chuck roast in my Instant Pot. In fact, whenever I see a sale on chuck roasts I tend to go a little crazy. I have been known to grab a few, then get home and wish I had grabbed more, so I will text the Mr. and have him swing by the store on his way
I am a pain but he loves me 😊
You can tinker with the original recipe just like I did to dial it into your taste. We love pepperoncini so I added quite a few, and have even added more than this recipe version.
I have used Hidden Valley Ranch powder, as well as a homemade ranch mix. It just depends on what I have on hand.
I don’t bother to separate the fat from the broth when I make the gravy. Being keto I say “bring on the fat” but, if you choose to, I would use this fat separator.
I use xanthan gum to thicken my gravy and make it extra luscious. Xanthan gum can be tricky to work with but, once you get the hang of it, it works like a dream. A little goes a long way. Always start out small, like 1/4 teaspoon, and work your way up or you can end up with a gloppy gravy.
You can also use almond flour or psyllium husk powder.
INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST:
- Certified Angus Beef ® brand chuck roast
- Redmond’s real salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- olive oil
- beef bone broth
- pepperoncini peppers
- unsalted butter
- ranch dressing mix
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- xanthan gum
CAN I MAKE THIS MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST IN A SLOW COOKER?
Yes, you can.
Sear the roast in a cast-iron skillet on all sides (as per the recipe below).
Place the roast and the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 8 hours.
Remove the meat to a cutting board to shred and strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer and whisk in the xanthan gum. Continue whisking until the liquid begins to thicken.
Return the sauce to the slow cooker.
Shred the meat with these meat shredders and add it to the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
HOW TO SERVE MISSISSIPI POT ROAST
We have been known to just eat it by the forkful from the Instant Pot but, when we want to be a bit more classy we chose one of the following.
- Serve it over mashed cauliflower.
- Pile it high next to fried radishes.
- Make juicy sandwiches with keto-friendly bread.
MORE DELICIOUS KETO PRESSURE COOKER BEEF RECIPES
Instant Pot Keto Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
prep time: 20 Mcook time: 1 H & 30 Mtotal time: 1 H & 50 M
This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe is low carb and keto-friendly. If you are looking for a fork-tender roast that is full of flavor and almost cooks itself, this is the roast recipe for you!
ingredients:
- 1 – (3 to 4 pound) boneless beef roast
- Redmond’s real salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup beef bone broth
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup of the juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix (or this homemade mix)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
instructions:
How to cook Instant Pot Keto Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
- Liberally season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function and pour the olive oil into the pot.
- Sear the roast on all sides for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Pour the bone broth and pepperoncini juice into the pot. Add the butter, ranch seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Press the cancel button on the Instant Pot and lock the lid in place, making sure the vent is closed.
- Turn the pot on pressure cook, then make sure it is on high and set the timer for 1 1/2 hours.
- When the timer goes off allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and carefully remove the roast to a cutting board.
- Whisk in the xanthan gum until the gravy begins to thicken.
- Turn off the pot.
- Shred the roast with meat claws or two forks then return it to the pot. Stir to combine with the gravy.
Calories
1302.06
Fat (grams)
99.50
Sat. Fat (grams)
47.00
Carbs (grams)
4.91
Fiber (grams)
0.65
Net carbs
4.26
Sugar (grams)
1.70
Protein (grams)
92.83
Sodium (milligrams)
1224.24
Cholesterol (grams)
460.78
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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