Description
An easy and hearty Instant Pot pot roast recipe that delivers tender, flavorful beef with perfectly cooked vegetables in a rich gravy, all in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4–5 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, red wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the roast to the pot. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on ‘Manual’ high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Once done, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the pot around the roast. Seal the lid again and cook on ‘Manual’ high pressure for an additional 10 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure. Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
- Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh rosemary or thyme to the broth before pressure cooking.
- If you prefer a more shredded roast, increase the first cook time to 75 minutes.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or stew the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg