Mississippi Pot Roast is the moist, juicy beef that you need in your life! This slow cooker sensation is an easy family favorite recipe that takes only minutes to put together. These sandwiches are a melt in your mouth explosion of flavor.
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There is nothing more satisfying and delicious as beef when it is done to perfection. This Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich has so many layers of flavor that you will savor each bite. Also, another reason it is one of my favorite’s, is it is supper easy to prepare and can feed a crowd.
Why this Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Works
This slow cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich is perfect for parties, picnics, tailgating and family dinners because it all goes in the crock pot and cooks low and slow to tender, juicy perfection.
How to Make Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich
- Step One: First, place a slow cooker liner in your crock pot.
- Step Two: Then, place Chuck Roast in crock pot.
- Step Three: Next, sprinkle the Italian Dressing packet over the roast.
- Step Four: Then add the Au Jus packet and follow with the butter.
- Step Five: Next, cut up your pepperoncini peppers and then add to crock pot. Finally, cook on low for 8 hours.
- Step Six: When roast is cooked remove from the crock pot and then shred with two forks. It will fall apart.
- Step Seven: Next, place beef on rolls, top with roasted red peppers and cheese.
- Step Eight: Then place sandwiches under broiler until cheese melts.
- Step Nine: Finally, serve your Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich with reserved sauce.
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Recommendations for Making Mississippi Roast Sandwiches
Don’t be afraid to use the pepperoncini pepper in your Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich. It is a very mild pepper. It has a crisp and sweet, tangy, flavor with very little heat. This is one pepper that the whole family can enjoy.
Like all peppers, this chili is very nutritious. It’s a low in calories and rich in vitamins A and C it also packs a great flavor punch.
Best Beef to Use for this Mississippi Roast Recipe
The best cut of beef to use for this Mississippi Roast recipe is Certified Angus Beef ® brand chuck roast. Chuck roast is an affordable cut of beef that is quite tough which makes it perfect for slow cooking.
Chuck roast is a leaner cut of beef with little fat. The long cooking time breaks down the connective tissue and turns it into a tender, fall-apart roast. You can learn more about chuck roast here. It’s readily available in most grocery stores and meat counters.
I love using Certified Angus Beef ® brand beef. I know I can trust the quality of the meat and that it’s nutritious option for my family. Certified Angus Beef adheres to the brand’s 10 quality standards that only 3 in 10 Angus cattle meet.
These 10 standards ensure that every cut of Certified Angus Beef has mouthwatering flavor, tenderness and juiciness. When you see the logo you know you’re getting the best Angus beef available.
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Expert Tips for Making the Best Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich
- Make it as a dinner: This is a great recipe for a sandwich but you can serve it as a main course for dinner with sides.
- Make a double batch and freeze for later: This recipe is perfect for doubling up. Make a double batch and freeze the shredded beef for another meal later on.
- Use a different cheese: Try a pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese or a nice Italian blend to mix up the flavor.
- Add more vegetables: Such as, try adding a some jalapeno peppers, sautéed onions or mushrooms to this Mississippi roast crock pot recipe.
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Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwiches
EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 0.6 oz envelope Italian salad dressing mix - I use Good Seasons
- 1 oz packet Au Jus Gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pepperonicini - sliced into rings
- 1 cup roasted red peppers - sliced
- 6 crusty sandwich rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Place roast in slow cooker.
- Pour Italian salad dressing mix and Au Jus gravy mix over the roast.
- Add butter and sliced pepperoncini to slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove meat from the slow cooker and shred with two forks; reserve sauce.
- Place shredded beef on sandwich roll and top with roasted red peppers and provolone cheese.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Dip sandwiches in reserved sauce.
Notes
- Make it as a dinner: This is a great recipe for a sandwich but you can serve it as a main course for dinner with sides.
- Make a double batch and freeze for later: This recipe is perfect for doubling up. Make a double batch and freeze the shredded beef for another meal later on.
- Use a different cheese: Try a pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese or a nice Italian blend to mix up the flavor.
- Add more vegetables: Such as, try adding a some jalapeno peppers, sautéed onions or mushrooms to this Mississippi roast crock pot recipe.
Nutrition
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- When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
- I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat. This one is my favorite.
- When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
- The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate. Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.
kristy Still says
This sounds delicious and easy to make for dinner! We love pot roast sandwiches!
Denay DeGuzman says
I just made a batch of these delicious Mississippi pot roast sandwiches to feed group of guys who have been here all afternoon helping my husband with a backyard project. Let me tell you, this recipe was easy to make and wildly delicious! Thanks for sharing it.
Christina Hitchcock says
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Suzy says
The best tasting kind of roast! So moist and juicy! love it on sandwiches!
Christina Hitchcock says
So glad you enjoyed it!