Mississippi Pot Roast (keto + low carb)
This Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is always a family favorite! This keto-friendly pot roast is made in a slow cooker with just four simple ingredients!
Ingredients for Mississippi Pot Roast
As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this pot roast recipe. To get the complete, printable recipe just keep scrolling to the recipe card below. To make a keto-friendly roast you will need:
- Roast: I suggest a Chuck roast for this recipe. This cut of meat is great for slow cooker recipes because when cooked low and slow this usually tough cut of meat becomes ultra tender.
- Pepperoncini Peppers: specifically jarred pepperoncini peppers. These are usually found in the grocery aisle near the olives. Be sure to check the bottle, these can come in mild or spicy so pick your prefered spice level.
- Ranch Seasoning: you will use powdered ranch seasoning for this recipe, not a liquid.
- Butter: the magic ingredient!
What about the au jus?
If you’ve made a Mississippi Roast before you might have made it with a combination of Ranch and a packed of au jus gravy mix. This recipe skips the packet of au jus because it is full of wheat and corn starch which means it is not low carb or gluten free. Don’t worry! You will absolutely never miss it, this roast is loaded with flavor!
How to Make Pot Roast Crock Pot
This recipe is insanely easy. It is the definition of a “dump and go” recipe. But I’ve documented the entire process so you can see exactly how it is done! This is what you need to do to make the perfect pot roast in the crock pot:
Roast in Slow Cooker
Place the roast directly in the crock pot. You do not need to sear or apply anything to the meat. Just be sure you choose the correct size crock pot. I had a 4 pound chuck roast and used a 4 quart slow cooker for reference.
Add the Seasonings and Peppers
Add the ranch seasoning, jarred pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup of the brine the peppers are in. Now hear me out, the brine might be a little unconventional but it adds amazing depth and flavor to the dish. This is the only liquid added to this recipe and it is a very small amount.
Butter
Top the roast with the butter! I use salted butter for this recipe, but whatever you normally buy is fine.
Slow Cook Roast
Secure the lid on the crock pot and cook on low 6-8 hours. Every slow cooker is different, I have several and some cook much faster than others. You know your appliance, check on the roast based on how your cooker usually preforms.
Shred
The roast is done when it is easily shreds with a fork. You can discard the peppers if you wish, or you can simply shred them with the meat for a burst of flavor. Just remember to remove the stems.
Can I thicken the sauce?
Yes, you can. Something to note, the photos you see here I did not thicken the sauce, I find the consistency just right. However, if you would like to thicken this to a more gravy like consistency simply remove the roast to a cutting board to shred. While the roast is out of the slow cooker follow these steps one option is gluten free and considered low carb, the second option is for those on a strict keto diet:
- To thicken with corn starch: Turn the slow cooker up to high. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with one tablespoon COLD water and whisk it until the juice in the hot slow cooker. It may take a few minutes but the sauce will thicken. Reduce the heat back down to low or warm. Add the shredded beef to the gravy.
- To thicken with xanthan gum: add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to the liquid and rapidly whisk, or better yet use an immersion blender and blend until smooth. Add a scant 1/4 additional xanthan gum if needed, remember too much creates an unpleasant texture.
Serving Suggestions
If you are looking for low carb side dishes I highly recommend this Garlic Butter Cauliflower Mash, it is such a great low carb sub for potatoes! Alternatively, these Keto Cheese Grits are a great option!
If you aren’t worried about carbs Mom’s Mashed Potatoes or these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are definitely the way to go! Some other healthy side dish recipes include:
- Easy Wedge Salad: always delicious and goes with everything.
- Garlic Cheddar Biscuits: you’d never guess these are gluten free!
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Air Fryer Green Beans: easy and so good!
Pot Roast FAQ
No, you can put the meat directly into the slow cooker with no prep!
In a slow cooker it generally takes 8 hours to cook a 4 pound roast on low. The roast is done when it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
If your roast is rough it is not done. When cooked low and slow a pot roast magically becomes ultra tender. If it is not easy to shred with a fork keep cooking.
This type of peppers can come in a mild or spicy option. Just be sure to grab the mild and you are fine.
Get the Recipe: Keto Mississippi Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 4 pound chuck roast
- 2 1 ounce packages Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
- 1 16 ounce jar pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup of the brine the peppers are in
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, then cook on low for 8 hours.
- The roast is done when it easily shreds with two forks. Simply, shred and serve!
Notes
* To thicken with xanthan gum: add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to the liquid and rapidly whisk, or better yet use an immersion blender and blend until smooth. Add a scant 1/4 additional xanthan gum if needed, remember too much creates an unpleasant texture. This recipe makes 10 3/4-cup servings. Each serving has 0.8 net carbs without using thickeners.
Hi! I would prefer to make my own homemade “Ranch” seasoning. Would there be anything I would need to alter in the recipe? This sounds WONDERFUL! Thank you!
Hi Susan, you can certainly use homemade Ranch if you prefer, you will not need to make any other adjustments. I hope you enjoy!
looks yummy, will definitely try it and does this work with chicken too? if yes, what part of the chicken and for how long?
Yes, this works well with chicken breast. Chicken needs to be cooked to 165 degrees F.