Description
Mouthwatering instant pot pot roast promises tender beef braised in rich, savory gravy that melts in your mouth. Hearty comfort reveals midwest home cooking magic that pulls families around the dinner table with pure deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 pounds (1.4–1.8 kilograms) chuck roast
- 4 potatoes, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Cooking Liquids and Oils:
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Generously coat the chuck roast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and heat olive oil until shimmering, then carefully place the seasoned roast into the pot.
- Create a rich golden-brown crust by methodically turning the meat, developing deep flavor through caramelization on each side.
- Transfer the beautifully seared roast to a temporary plate, then introduce chopped onions, sliced carrots, and minced garlic into the pot’s residual oil.
- Gently sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Pour in rich beef broth, splash Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle dried thyme, creating a flavorful braising liquid.
- Carefully return the roasted meat to the pot, nestling it into the vegetable and liquid mixture.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, engage the high-pressure cooking setting, and cook for approximately 60 minutes to tenderize the meat.
- Once cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Add quartered potatoes around the roast, ensuring they settle into the cooking liquid.
- Reseal the lid and pressure cook for an additional 10 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Gently remove the roast and vegetables, allowing the meat to rest briefly before slicing against the grain.
- Arrange the succulent roast and vibrant vegetables on a serving platter, spooning extra cooking liquid over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor when slow-cooking.
- Pat meat completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect browning and develop deep caramelized crust.
- Allow roast to rest at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking throughout.
- Swap beef broth with low-sodium vegetable broth for a lighter version and accommodate vegetarian preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg