This family favorite comes together in a flash.
What Is Mississippi Pot Roast?
Is the Instant Pot a Good Tool for Pot Roast?
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Mississippi Pot Roast is a slow-braised beef dish, whichunder most circumstancesrequires a cook time of several hours.
Sauteing the beef prior to braising makes a huge difference to the finished dish.
Browning is going to deepen and intensify the flavors of the pot roast.
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But mashed potatoes certainly arent the only option for a Mississippi pot roast partner.
We have ideas to share:
Try different beef cuts.
Any bang out of beef that’s suitable for slow cooking would work in this context.
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Consider tri-tip roast, whole beef brisket, beef brisket flat, and sirloin cap roast.
you’ve got the option to ditch the beef entirely andtry chicken, too.
Bring beef to room temperature before searing.
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Tomato paste can add an additional level of flavor.
While sauteeing the onions and garlic, add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste.
This ingredient adds both acidity and a hint of sweetness, which can yield a more complex pot roast.
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The solution: Stir some cornstarch into the liquid after you remove the roast.
Let it thicken for a few minutes before spooning it into the serving dish.
each) red onions, quartered
3medium garlic cloves
1cupjarred pepperoncini salad peppers, plus 2 Tbsp.
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liquid from jar, divided
14cupbeef broth
2Tbsp.unsalted butter
1(1-oz.)
(Instructions, times, and configs may vary by brand or model.)
Select “high” temperature setting; allow to pre-heat.
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Add oil to cooker.
Pat roast dry; sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper.
Add roast; cook, turning often, until browned, 10 minutes.
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Add onions and garlic to cooker.
Cook, stirring often to scrape browned bits, until just softened, 2 minutes.
Press “cancel.”
Add browned roast, peppers, broth, butter, and ranch dressing mix.
Pressure cook the roast:
Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place.
Turn steam release handle to “sealing” position.
Select “manual/pressure cook” setting.
Select “high” pressure for 55 minutes.
(It will take 8 to 10 minutes to come up to pressure before cooking starts.)
Release pressure:
Let the pressure release naturally.
(This will take 10 to 12 minutes.)
Transfer roast to a deep serving platter.
Stir pepper liquid into juices in cooker.
Top roast with onion mixture; pour juices in cooker over mixture.
Serve the meat over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Place all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover; cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
