Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Instant Pot Pot Roast, a perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe features tender beef, perfectly cooked potatoes, and vibrant carrots all simmered in a rich, savory gravy. The best part? You can achieve this delicious, home-cooked flavor without spending hours in the kitchen, thanks to the efficiency of the Instant Pot. With its one-pot cooking method and quick preparation time, this dish is ideal for busy cooks who crave hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pound 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 with salt and pepper.
- In the Instant Pot on sauté mode, heat olive oil and sear the beef on both sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté onions until softened; add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth; mix well.
- Return beef to the pot with thyme; seal lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Add carrots and potatoes on top of the beef; seal again and cook for an additional 5 minutes under high pressure.
- Release pressure naturally for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Shred beef with forks if desired and thicken gravy using cornstarch mixed with water if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 8 oz (227g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg