Description
Indulge in a hearty pot roast made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. This recipe transforms tough cuts of meat into tender, juicy delights infused with rich flavors, all in under two hours. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, you can customize the spices and vegetables to suit your taste. With just a few simple steps, this comforting dish will impress family and friends alike. Imagine the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen as you serve up this easy pot roast—truly a centerpiece worth celebrating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode; add olive oil and brown the roast for about four minutes per side until golden.
- 3. Remove the roast and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- 4. Deglaze with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 5. Return the roast to the pot along with carrots and potatoes; pour Worcestershire sauce over everything.
- 6. Seal the lid and set to high pressure for one hour.
- 7. Allow natural pressure release for at least ten minutes before serving.
Notes
– Feel free to experiment with additional vegetables like celery or parsnips for extra flavor.
– For a richer taste, add fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg