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    Instant Pot Pot Roast

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 14, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Make the best Instant Pot Pot Roast ever in your pressure cooker with this easy recipe using beef chuck roast and a few simple ingredients.

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    instant pot pot roast with carrots and mashed potatoes on plate

    Some of my very favorite Instant Pot recipes are made with a beef chuck roast. So far, I've made Instant Pot Mississippi Roast and Instant Pot Italian Beef. But this easy Instant Pot Pot Roast may be my favorite beef roast recipe yet!

    The best thing about cooking a pot roast in the pressure cooker is it's so much faster than using the stove or slow cooker. You get a melt-in-your-mouth, tender, juicy pot roast in just over an hour. If you're like me, and you forget to plan ahead or you have a change in plans, the Instant Pot is your new best friend!

    How do you make pot roast?

    Pot roast is simply a beef roast that's usually browned over high heat and then slow cooked in liquid until it's tender. My grandma always made pot roast in the oven in a big old roasting pan. My mom used onion soup mix in an oven bag, and I used to make pot roast in the slow cooker.

    What is the best roast for pot roast?

    Personally, I think a boneless chuck roast makes the best beef pot roast. But, you can also use bone-in chuck roast, brisket or rump roast.

    How to make pot roast in the Instant Pot

    I like to cut the chuck roast into 3 pieces, season all sides and brown the meat in the pot. It takes a little more time, but I tried skipping this step, and the roast was cooked and tender enough, but it just lacked that certain depth of flavor that makes a decent pot roast into a truly great roast.

    Believe me, I did several experiments here. Let's just say my family has sampled a lot of pot roast recipes lately!

    brown beef chuck roast in instant pot pressure cooker

    After you brown the meat, let it rest while you deglaze the pot and saute the onion.  I do this because we're going for maximum flavor without adding a ton of ingredients or seasoning packets.

    brown onions in pressure cooker for instant pot pot roast

    My mom used to make the best pot roast with onion soup mix, but I find that adding some dried minced onions and a little bit of Worcestershire sauce adds extra flavor without all the extra sodium.

    add carrots and celery over chuck roast in instant pot

    Add carrots, celery, more broth, and pressure cook it! You can add potatoes too, but we like to eat pot roast over mashed potatoes -- yum! You can use the juices or add a cornstarch slurry to make gravy before serving.

    instant pot beef chuck roast with carrots over mashed potatoes

    Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

    instant pot pot roast with carrots and mashed potatoes on plate

    Instant Pot Pot Roast

    Published by Dee
    Make the best Instant Pot Pot Roast ever in your pressure cooker with this easy recipe using beef chuck roast and a few simple ingredients. Makes tender, melt-in-your-mouth roast every time in just over an hour.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 63 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 3 pound beef chuck roast
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
    • 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
    • 1 pound baby carrots, rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ¾ cup low sodium organic beef broth

    Instructions
     

    • Cut roast into 3 large pieces, and season both sides with sea salt, garlic powder and pepper
    • Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, and brown the seasoned meat on both sides. You may need to do this in 2 batches
    • Remove browned meat to a large platter, and cover with foil. Deglaze pot with some of the beef broth, and add onion, and cook until slightly soft
    • Hit CANCEL on pressure cooker, then place roast back into pot over onions. Pour remaining beef broth over and around the roast. Add minced onions, Worcestershire sauce, celery and carrots on top
    • Place cover on Instant Pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOk for 50 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then begin counting down and cook. When pot beeps, allow a 15 minute natural release, then turn vent to quick release remaining pressure. You can do full NPR if you want
    • When pin drops, carefully remove lid. To make a thicker gravy, remove roast, carrots and celery to a platter, using a slotted spoon, and cover. Mix 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Hit SAUTE, and when juices start to simmer, slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture, and let simmer until sauce thickens
    • Serve separately or pour gravy over roast before serving

    Notes

    Recipe was made in a 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. For an 8 quart, use more beef broth.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 3gSodium: 718mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7820IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.7mg
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    Best Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe with carrots over mashed potatoes

    I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot pot roast recipe as much as we do!

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    Comments

    1. Jules Faughnan says

      March 27, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      This came out great! The meat was so tender and had great flavor. I did add mushrooms and 2 cans of diced seasoned tomatoes but othervthan that, followed the recipe. Will definitely make again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 28, 2019 at 9:08 am

        Yea! I'm so glad you liked it, Jules! Thanks so much. 🙂

    2. Janet says

      January 14, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      I’m brand new to instapot and this is my first recipe!
      Question: what temperature should be used when sautéing the meat and onions....Should it be the default or turned down?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 14, 2019 at 11:08 pm

        I always use the default setting, but you can turn it down if you want. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

    3. Cathy says

      November 20, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      My family would adore this!

      Reply
    4. James says

      November 18, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Made this last night. Awesome. No leftovers, though!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 18, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        Well, Thank you so much for the compliment, James!

    5. Amy says

      November 16, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      This is one that needs to be in my instant pot! Looks so good!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Krista says

      November 16, 2018 at 10:49 am

      This is one dinner I would never turn down! I love it!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Anthony Allen says

      November 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      I used this recipe for our dinner last night and the results were delicious! Thanks for your sharing.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 16, 2018 at 8:11 am

        Awesome! So glad you liked it, Anthony! 🙂

    8. Melanie Bauer says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Looks insanely delicious! This will surely a big hit on our table, love it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 15, 2018 at 11:40 am

        Thanks, Melanie. My family really loved this! 🙂

    9. Mahy Elamin says

      November 14, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      I'm sure that my husband will be delighted with this recipe! I want to thank you for this great recipe! Looks very tasty. 5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 14, 2018 at 1:06 pm

        Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!

    10. Chrissie Baker says

      November 14, 2018 at 11:36 am

      What a delicious Instant Pot Pot Roast! I simply cannot wait to try it! I am saving this recipe for later.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 14, 2018 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks, Chrissie. I hope you get a chance to try it!

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