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This Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Noodles recipe takes the internet-famous Mississippi pot roast and gives it a cozy twist by serving it over tender egg noodles. It’s hearty, full of tangy, buttery, savory flavor, and perfect for family dinners or easy meal prep — all done in the slow cooker!
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
- Total: 8–9 hours
🧰 Equipment
- Crock Pot / slow cooker (6-quart or larger)
- Tongs or two forks (for shredding beef)
- Saucepan (for noodles)
- Mixing spoon
📝 Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast (boneless beef)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix, 1 oz)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (plus 1–2 tbsp juice)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste (optional)
For the Noodles:
- 12 oz egg noodles (or wide pasta of choice)
- 1/2–1 cup reserved beef juices (optional, to mix in)
ℹ️ Ingredient Notes
- Chuck Roast: Ideal for slow cooking — becomes super tender.
- Pepperoncinis: Add tang and mild heat; adjust to taste.
- Butter: Adds richness. Use unsalted to control sodium.
- Noodles: Egg noodles are classic, but fettuccine or rotini work too.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season & Load Crock Pot:
- Place chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch and au jus packets over the top.
- Add butter, whole pepperoncinis, and a splash (1–2 tbsp) of pepperoncini juice.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until meat shreds easily.
- Shred Beef:
- Remove roast, shred with two forks, and discard excess fat.
- Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to mix with juices. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cook Noodles:
- Cook noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine & Serve:
- Stir noodles into the shredded beef and sauce in the Crock Pot, or serve beef over noodles.
- Optionally stir in 1/2 to 1 cup reserved cooking juices to moisten noodles.
🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per serving, approx. for 6 servings)
Will vary based on roast size and noodle type.
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbs: 32g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fiber: 2g
💡 Tips & Variations
🔁 Variations:
- Creamy Version: Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese before adding noodles.
- Spicy Kick: Add crushed red pepper flakes or hot pepperoncini.
- Low-Carb: Serve over mashed cauliflower, zoodles, or spaghetti squash.
✅ Tips:
- Don’t over-salt — the seasoning packets and butter add plenty of flavor.
- Use leftover meat for sandwiches, wraps, or tacos the next day.
- To avoid mushy noodles, don’t cook them in the Crock Pot — add them last.
