Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe, where tender beef meets a medley of flavorful vegetables and a rich gravy—all prepared effortlessly in your Instant Pot. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this dish promises to satisfy everyone at the table. With its simple preparation and one-pot wonder appeal, you can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals without the hassle. Customize it with your favorite veggies and herbs for a personal touch that will make it a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 pounds whole baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening gravy)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening gravy)
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast in half and season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Brown the beef on both sides for about 4 minutes each, then transfer to a plate.
- Sauté chopped onions until soft, about 4 minutes; add minced garlic and turn off sauté mode.
- Mix in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth while scraping any browned bits from the pot. Return the beef to the pot with thyme.
- Secure the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes; allow natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.
- Add carrots and baby potatoes on top of the beef; close lid and cook on high pressure for another 5 minutes.
- After cooking, let pressure release naturally for another 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove beef and vegetables from the pot; shred beef into chunks using two forks.
- For thicker gravy (optional), mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl, stir into pot juices, and heat until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg