Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Instant Pot pot roast recipe, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With its tender, juicy beef and rich, savory gravy, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in under two hours. The Instant Pot not only speeds up the cooking process but also infuses the meat with mouthwatering flavors. Serve it alongside your favorite sides like creamy mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables for a wholesome meal that warms the heart. This easy one-pot recipe ensures minimal cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying dinner with your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–5 pound boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 4 large carrots, chopped into 2-inch pieces (or 1 pound baby carrots)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Season the roast by mixing salt and spices; rub all over.
- Sear the roast in the Instant Pot using sauté mode until browned on all sides.
- Deglaze with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the seared roast back into the pot along with potatoes, carrots, and onions.
- Pressure cook on high for specified times based on roast size.
- Release pressure naturally before shredding meat.
- For gravy, whisk cornstarch and water; stir into simmering liquid until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg