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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

This Instant Pot Mississippi pot roast recipe makes an affordable, juicy, satisfying meal. Set the timer and be off to whatever task you have on your list — it won't burn.
  • cook TIME 1 hr 30 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr 35 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Global
Keyword: Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe, Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 456 kcal

Ingredients (21)

  • 24 oz lean chuck eye outer fat trimmed off
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 oz onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown gravy mix
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 8 oz baby carrots
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 oz pepperoncinis with some juice
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Select the “sauté” mode and heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Sear 24 oz beef for 7 minutes (3.5 minutes each side), and stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour.

Sear the beef and add the flour
2

Set the beef aside and add 1 tbsp butter, 4 oz onions, and 1 tbsp garlic to the pot. Stir around for 4 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Add the beef back along with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp brown gravy mix, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard.

Set the beef aside and cook the aromatics with seasonings
3

Glaze the pot with 2 tbsp red wine. Scrape the bits stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release all of the flavors.

Glaze the pot with red wine
4

Add 2 cups unsalted chicken broth, close the lid, and select the “meat/stew” mode or manually cook the beef for 40 minutes. While it’s cooking, make the mashed potatoes and juice.

Add broth and pressure cook the beef
5

Place a piece of kitchen cloth onto the valve and release the pressure. Add 8 oz baby carrots in and cook for another 15 minutes on “meat/stew” mode.

Release the pressure and add the carrots to cook
6

Release the pressure again, place the beef and carrots into a bowl, and reduce the gravy for 15 minutes on “sauté” mode. Meanwhile, tear the beef apart with one fork in each hand.

Tear the beef in a bowl and reduce the broth
7

Add 1 oz pepperoncinis and 1 tbsp sour cream to the pot, and stir to combine. Cook for another minute, then turn off the heat.

Add sour cream and pepperoncini to the broth
8

Serve: place the shredded meat onto the mashed potatoes, and drizzle the whole thing with the rich gravy. Dollop 1 tbsp Greek yogurt on top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley and coriander.

Plate with beef gravy Greek yogurt and herbs

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 456 kcal | Fat 24 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 14 g | Cholesterol 128 mg | Sodium 551 mg | Potassium 870 mg | Carbohydrate 16 g | Fiber 3 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 38 g | Vitamin A 8125 IU | Vitamin C 7 mg | Calcium 80 mg | Iron 5 mg