Healthy Mississippi Pot Roast with Beef Gravy Recipe

You only need a few things to get this in the crock pot, and dinner will be on the table before you know it!

Chuck Roast: A 3-lb chuck roast or any cut of meat totaling around 3 lbs. Some readers have even made it using 2 lbs of chicken and it’s turned out wonderfully!

Beef Broth: You can also sub chicken broth if that’s what you have on hand, or are using chicken.

Coconut Aminos: This replaces the au jus packet that is typically found in Mississippi pot roast. It’s much healthier but still has the same amazing flavor.

Minced Garlic: You can use freshly minced garlic or a jar if you prefer

Homemade Ranch Seasoning: Dried parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried onion flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Ghee: You can also use vegan butter from brands like Earth Balance or Miyokos if you prefer.

Pepperoncini Peppers: If you are Whole30 finding compliant pepperoncini peppers can be tricky. There are only 2 brands (that I’ve come across) that are compliant. Davina brand can be found on Thrive Market, and Jeff’s Naturals can be found at Whole Foods! Most other brands I’ve looked at have Sodium Bisulfite or Metabisulfite, which are non-compliant preservatives.

Arrowroot Powder: This is a paleo alternative to corn starch, and it helps to thicken the gravy. You can also use tapioca starch.

1. Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker. Pour the beef broth over top. Sprinkle all seasonings on top of the meat. Add the ghee or vegan butter on top of the meat in 2 spoonfuls. Place the pepperoncini peppers on and around the beef.
2. Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or high for 4-5 hours). Transfer the beef from the slow cooker to a cutting board and shred it using 2 forks.
3. Optional: Beef Gravy Recipe: Heat 1 cup of the pan drippings from the slow cooker in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Next, mix the water and arrowroot powder together in a small bowl to create a slurry. When the beef juices come to a boil, stir in the arrowroot slurry. Heat the gravy over medium-low and stir until the desired level of thickness is reached. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the Mississippi pot roast over mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower and pour the gravy on top. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Method

To make this Mississippi pot roast in the Instant Pot, cut the beef into 4 even pieces. Up the beef broth amount to 1 cup. Do everything else the same, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Quick or slow release.

Searing the beef in 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil will increase the flavor, but it is optional. If you choose to do this in the Instant Pot, sear the beef for 5 mins each side using the “saute” function. Remove the beef, and pour in the broth. Use a spoon to deglaze the pot and scrape up any brown bits. If you don’t do this, the IP could give the BURN warning!

Optional Beef Gravy Recipe

You have the option to make a beef gravy at the end by bringing some of the juices/broth to a boil and adding in a slurry of water + arrowroot powder. This is totally optional. Either way, it has a TON of flavor!

1. Heat 1 cup of the juices from the slow cooker in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Next, mix the water and arrowroot powder together in a small bowl to create a slurry.
3. When the beef juices come to a boil, stir in the arrowroot slurry.
4. Heat the gravy over medium-low and stir until the desired level of thickness is reached.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Au Jus Recipe

If you opt to serve this pot roast with au jus sauce instead of the beef gravy recipe, simply scoop out the juices from the bottom of the crock pot and use them to top each serving. A turkey baster would work well to remove the juices. It’s very thin, so if you don’t like that consistency, opt for the gravy recipe.

Storage and Freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days. To freeze: Discard the pepperoncini peppers. Store the beef and au jus in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight and warm up over the stovetop. Make a fresh pot of mashed potatoes when ready to serve!

Serving Tips

Serve your Mississippi pot roast over these delicious mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash with the beef au jus and pepperoncini peppers. Save leftover beef and au jus for french dip sandwiches the next day (If you’re not whole30/paleo.). Enjoy!

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