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Instant Pot Pot Roast

Instant Pot Pot Roast
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Instant Pot Pot Roast is a hearty and tender one-pot meal that combines rich, savory beef with perfectly cooked vegetables. This recipe uses the Instant Pot to drastically reduce cooking time while intensifying flavors, delivering a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast ideal for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef

  • 3–4 lbs chuck roast, well-marbled

Vegetables

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep and Season the Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Generously season all sides with salt and pepper to lock in flavor and help develop a crust during browning.
  2. Sear the Meat: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Sear the roast for about 4 minutes per side until browned all over. This caramelizes the meat to enhance taste and texture.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Remove the roast and add chopped onions and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning and to scrape up browned bits.
  4. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in beef broth and tomato paste. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. This adds rich flavor and prevents burning during pressure cooking.
  5. Add Vegetables and Cook: Return the roast to the pot. Add carrots and potatoes around it and tuck in thyme and rosemary. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
  6. Natural Release and Serve: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually. Resting redistributes juices. Slice, shred, or serve as preferred.

Notes

  • Use room temperature meat by letting the roast sit out for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Take your time browning the meat well; it forms the foundation of flavor.
  • Do not skip deglazing to avoid burn warnings and to add umami to the dish.
  • Let the pressure release naturally to keep the meat juicy and tender.
  • To thicken the sauce, make a slurry of cornstarch and water after cooking and stir it in while sautéing.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, pot roast, beef roast, pressure cooker, comfort food, one pot meal, easy dinner, gluten free

Find it online: https://ninagourmet.com/instant-pot-pot-roast/