Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipes

INSTANT POT® CLASSIC POT ROAST

Steps:

• Rub beef with salt and pepper. Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® insert with cooking spray. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes on first side until browned. Turn and cook 4 to 6 minutes on second side until browned. Transfer to medium bowl using tongs.
• Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Stir in broth. Select CANCEL. Stir in carrots, celery, garlic and thyme. Stir in potatoes. Add beef to mixture in insert.
• Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 45 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
• Remove beef to serving platter. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Select SAUTE, and adjust to normal; heat liquid to simmering. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL. Serve vegetables with beef.

INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Brown Chuck Roast: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function. Wait until it says HOT (~8 mins). Pat dry the chuck roast steak with a paper towel, then generously season one side of the roast with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Drizzle the inner pot with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, and ensure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot. Then, place the seasoned side of the roast in Instant Pot. Season the other side with more salt + black pepper. Let it brown for 10 minutes per side (don't need to constantly flip the roast) to develop some awesome deep flavors. Set browned roast aside.
• Sauté Onion & Garlic: Add in sliced onions and saute until softened. Add in a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper to season. Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in mushroom and saute for 2 mins. Then season with another pinch of kosher salt.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in a dash of red wine or balsamic vinegar, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
• Pressure Cook Pot Roast: Add 1 cup (250ml) of chicken stock, 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce, 1 pinch of dried rosemary, 1 pinch of thyme, and 2 bay leaves in Instant Pot. Taste the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.Place the chuck roast and all its meat juice in Instant Pot. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 45 minutes + Full Natural Release (25 minutes). Open the lid carefully.
• Pressure Cook Vegetables: Set aside the chuck roast, and cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest as you pressure cook the vegetables. Submerge the quartered potatoes into the yummy gravy, then stack the chopped carrots on top of the potatoes. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 4 minutes + Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
• Make Gravy & Serve: Taste the gravy again, then adjust the seasoning if necessary. Mix 1 ½ tbsp (12g) cornstarch with 2 tbsp (30ml) water, then mix it into the gravy one third at a time until desired thickness.Slice the roast against the grain. High five your family. Serve pot roast and potatoes with the gravy. Immediately enjoy this umami filled dish you've just created!

EASY INSTANT POT POT ROAST (TENDER AND JUICY)

Steps:

• Season all sides of the beef with a generous amount of salt (2 to 3 teaspoons) and then set aside, at room temperature, for one hour.
• Meanwhile, make a spice mixture by stirring the onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until blended.
• Prepare the vegetables. Peel and cut the onion into large chunks. Peel the carrots and remove the ends. Slice the carrots and celery into thick long sticks. Smash garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife and peel away the skins.
• After an hour, use paper towels to pat the beef dry on all sides (this helps the meat brown), and then rub the beef on all sides with the spice mixture. The beef should be well seasoned on all sides with the spices. (You might have some leftover.)
• Add oil to the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot (or electric pressure cooker). Select the "Sauté" setting and choose high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the beef. Cook until well-browned on all sides, about four minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
• Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until they start to sweat and lightly brown around the edges, about 6 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
• Pour in the broth, bouillon, and apple cider vinegar, and then use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot (not doing this may result in an error while cooking at pressure).
• Turn the 'saute' function off. Place the beef back into the pot and scatter the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic around the beef. Add the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, and baby potatoes (optional). It is okay if the liquid in the pot does not completely cover the beef and vegetables.
• Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" function and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Note that the timer will not start until there is enough pressure inside the pot, so the timer may not start for a few minutes. If your roast is not 3 pounds, you will need to adjust the cook time. As a general rule, when cooking beef roasts in a pressure cooker, assume 20 minutes of cook time for every pound of meat.
• When the cooking time is up, do not immediately open the lid and instead let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure by using the quick-release button (be careful to keep your hands and face away from the venting steam).
• Taste the liquid and adjust with additional salt and pepper. Transfer the beef roast to a cutting board and gently shred to your desired size and place onto a serving platter.
• If you added them, remove the potatoes and gently mash them for serving or serve whole on the platter alongside the pot roast.
• The remaining vegetables will be very soft, if you enjoy them this way, transfer them to the serving platter. If you do not like vegetables to be so soft, you can discard them. They have already done a wonderful job of flavoring the broth and roast.
• Serve drizzled with some of the liquid left in the pot. (Or make a quick gravy.)
• To make a quick gravy with the liquid left in the pot, use a strainer to remove any bits of vegetables and herbs from the liquid. Select the "Sauté" setting and choose high heat then bring the liquid to a boil and cook until it reduces by a quarter, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch and water together. When the liquid has reduced, slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to boil until the gravy thickens. Turn off the pressure cooker, and then season the gravy to taste with additional salt, pepper, or spices. (For a creamier gravy, add a small splash of cream.)

INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Season the roast generously all over with salt and pepper.
• Add the olive oil to the pot, then place the meat in the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned.
• Remove the meat from the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the wine into the pot; let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
• Place the roast back into the pot. Seal the pot, then set it to manual high pressure for 45 minutes.
• Manually release the pressure, then add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, along with salt and pepper to taste.
• Seal the pot again, then set it to manual high pressure for 15 minutes more.
• Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
• Remove the meat and vegetables from the pot and arrange on a platter. Shred the meat with two forks.
• Discard the bay leaf from the pot, then turn the pot to saute mode and bring the liquid to a simmer.
• Whisk together the corn starch with 3 tablespoons of cold water. Add the corn starch mixture to the Instant Pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until gravy has just thickened.
• Pour the gravy over the meat and vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Steps:

• First, set your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode.
• Then, pat your pot roast completely dry. Season roast with a good amount of salt and pepper.
• Add in the olive oil and sear your pot roast on all sides until browned. Set aside.
• Add more olive oil if necessary and then add onions and celery. Sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in red wine, scraping any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.
• In a measument cup, combine the beef broth and Better than Bouillon. Stir well to combine.
• Pour in the beef broth to the Instant Pot. Add in the chuck roast, rosemary and thyme. Stir well.
• Close the Instant Pot with the lid, and seal the vent. Hit cancel, then cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. When the time is up, do a QUICK RELEASE by moving the valve to venting to realease all the pressure (steam). When the float valve drops, you can safely open the Instant Pot.
• To the instant pot, add in the carrots and potatoes on top of the pot roast. Close it again with the lid, and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 3 more minutes. Then, do a quick release.
• Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter. Using tongs, remove the pot roast to the same serving platter and shred it with 2 forks into large chunks. Save 2 cups of the cooking to make gravy.

INSTANT POT® POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
• Combine salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over roast to coat all sides.
• Drizzle oil into the preheated pot. Wait 30 seconds, then place roast into the pot; do not move the meat, allowing it to sear for 3 or 4 minutes. Turn the roast and sear again, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes total.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Close and lock the lid; set vent to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast or 80 minutes for a 5-pound roast. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a platter for serving.