Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this easy pot roast in Instant Pot. This recipe highlights a tender, juicy beef chuck roast infused with aromatic herbs and savory vegetables, all cooked to perfection in under two hours. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you can create a meal that delights your family and impresses guests. Customize it with your favorite seasonings or side dishes for a personalized touch. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this pot roast is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add oil. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from pot.
- Add onions, carrots, and potatoes to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the seared roast back into the pot on top of the vegetables.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before venting any remaining steam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg