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    Popular » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Mom's Instant Pot Pot Roast

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Oct 15, 2021 by Dee

    Mom's Instant Pot Pot Roast with onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots is an easy recipe for beef chuck roast in the electric pressure cooker. This delicious beef roast is a family favorite and tasted just like Mom used to make! via @meamel

    Mom's Instant Pot Pot Roast with onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots is an easy recipe for beef chuck roast in the electric pressure cooker. This delicious beef roast is a family favorite and tastes just like Mom used to make!

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    I have several Instant Pot recipes with chuck roast on the blog, but this Instant Pot pot roast onion soup mix recipe tastes just like Mom used to make!

    Mom's best pot roast, a traditional pot roast dinner, was always cooked low and slow in the oven, but this tender, juicy beef roast is made in the electric pressure cooker.

    The pressure cooker transforms a tough cut of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth tender roast in a fraction of the time with perfect results!

    This Instant pot roast recipe with onion soup mix potatoes and carrots is easy and super simple. If you're looking for a pot roast recipe without onion soup mix, try this Instant Pot pot roast recipe.

    You may also like my Slow cooker pot roast with potatoes and carrots or this Crock-Pot chuck roast recipe with red wine!

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this easy pressure cooker pot roast. If you don't have what you need in your refrigerator, freezer or pantry, you should be able to find the ingredients in your local grocery store.

    • Beef chuck roast -- boneless beef chuck roast, about 3 pounds for best results
    • Onion soup mix -- I use Lipton's dry onion soup mix, but any brand is fine
    • Garlic powder -- or fresh garlic if you have it
    • Beef broth -- I usually use low sodium beef broth
    • Worcestershire sauce -- adds extra flavor to the meat
    • Baby potatoes -- no need to peel them or cut them up
    • Baby Carrots -- or regular carrots if you want them firmer
    • Celery -- adds extra flavor
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste -- You may want to add these when serving or allow people to add salt and pepper if they choose.

    Note -- I personally think boneless chuck roasts are the best cut of meat for pot roasts. You can use a rump roast or bottom round roast, instead if you prefer.

    How to Make Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix in the Instant Pot

    First, I like to cut the chuck roast into 3 large pieces. I do this whenever I make Instant Pot chuck roast, Instant Pot Mississippi roast and most Instant pot roasts. Cutting the meat shortens the cook time and makes it a lot easier to brown the meat.

    Next, for maximum flavor, you can sear the roast on all sides. I usually do this step.

    But, I did not sear the meat this time because I wanted this pot roast recipe to be as easy as possible. And, usually on busy weeknights, I want to get dinner on the table as soon as possible.

    You really will get plenty of extra flavor from the dry onion soup and beef broth, but it's up to you. So, just use your best judgement here.

    beef chuck roast with dry onion soup mix in instant pot

    Place the cut up chuck roast directly on the bottom of the pot. I used a 6 quart, and it fit easily. Then, sprinkle garlic powder and about half of the dry soup mix over the meat.

    Next, add your beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the sides of the meat. Then, place your baby potatoes, carrots and celery on top of the meat.

    Layering the vegetables will keep them out of the liquid, and they won't get too soggy when cooking. Now, sprinkle the remaining onion soup over the vegetables. We want to add flavor to every layer here.

    Note -- If you want firmer carrots, use about 4 or 5 regular carrots -- peel them and cut them up into large chunks. Baby carrots get soft, but we like them that way.

    chuck roast onion soup potatoes carrots and celery in instant pot pressure cooker

    Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and make sure the valve is on sealing position. Some models do this automatically. But, I like to remind y'all about this step because pressure cookers are all different!

    Cooking Time

    How long to cook a pot roast in the Instant Pot? The general rule is to cook chuck roast for 20 minutes per pound. It may seem like a long time, but a roast needs to be cooked long enough to break down the connective tissue until the meat is tender.

    Since this roast is 3 pounds, we pressure cook the roast on high pressure for 60 minutes. The Instant Pot usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach pressure.

    After pressure cooking, allow a 15 to 20 minute natural pressure release. After the natural release, you can quick release the rest of the pressure by turning the pressure valve.

    The total cook time is around 90 minutes or so, depending upon the make and model of your pressure cooker. So, while pressure cooking is faster than the oven or slow cooker, it's not actually "instant"!

    Note -- If you are cooking a larger, thicker roast, around 5 pounds or so, you may want to add the vegetables into the pressure cooker after pressure cooking the meat, as they will get very soft when cooked so long.

    chuck roast with beef broth onions baby carrots and baby potatoes in pressure cooker

    Just cover the roast and allow it to rest while you cook the vegetables. You can cook them directly in the juices for 5 to 10 minutes.

    Use a large fork or kitchen tongs to remove the meat and place roast on a large platter or plate. The roast should be tender and easy shreddable with a fork.

    If not, remove the vegetables, place the meat back into the Instant Pot, and pressure cook the roast for another 10 to 15 minutes.

    If you want thicker gravy, make a cornstarch slurry. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Use the saute setting, and boil the gravy.

    When it boils, stir in the slurry, and allow to boil for a few minutes or until the juice thickens.

    tender chuck roast on fork with baby potatoes and carrots on platter

    Place the shredded beef on a serving platter. Then, arrange the carrots, potatoes and celery around the meat. Pour the juices or gravy over the meat, and serve.

    This is seriously, the BEST pot roast! The meat is fork tender and juicy with plenty of flavor. The veggies are perfectly cooked.

    I'm telling you, Mom's Instant Pot roast is truly amazing comfort food! Just one bite, and it will take you back!

    Variations

    For a creamier tender roast, add cream of onion, cream of celery, or cream of mushroom soup along with the dry soup mix. Just spread it on, don't mix it in with the rest of the ingredients.

    Feel free to drizzle a flavorful gravy mix on top of the roast and veggies as well.

    You can also add whatever vegetables you'd like. Use chopped whole potatoes and carrots instead of baby potatoes and carrots, or you can use chopped onions without potatoes.

    You can even make a roast without any vegetables at all, and serve the roast meat with instant veggies or over Instant pot mashed potatoes. There's no single best way to enjoy a good pot roast!

    How to Store and Reheat

    Store leftover pot roast in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The flavors deepen and are actually better the next day! The pot roast will keep for 3 to 4 days.

    If you need to store the roast for a longer period of time, you can freeze it in an airtight container or freezer safe bag to keep the favors perfect for next time.

    Reheat individual portions of the roast and veggies in the microwave. For larger portions, you can reheat the pot roast and vegetables in the oven.

    Recipe

    instant pot pot roast with onion soup mix carrots and potatoes on a platter

    Mom's Instant Pot Pot Roast

    Published by Dee
    Mom's Instant Pot Pot Roast with onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots is an easy recipe for beef chuck roast in the electric pressure cooker. This delicious beef roast is a family favorite and tasted just like Mom used to make!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    pressure time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 389 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pound beef chuck roast
    • 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 pound baby potatoes
    • 1 pound baby carrots
    • 2 celery stalks cut into large pieces
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chuck roast into 3 large pieces, and place in the bottom of the Instant Pot
    • Sprinkle about half of the onion soup mix and all of the garlic powder over the roast
    • Pour the beef broth and Worcesteshire sauce round the meat
    • Add the potatoes, carrots and celery on top of the roast. Sprinkle remaining soup mix over vegetables
    • Place the lid on the pressure cooker, make sure valve is set to sealing, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 60 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then begin counting down and cook. When pot beeps, allow a 15 to 20 minutes natural pressure release, then quick release remaining pressure
    • When pin drops, carefully remove lid. Roast should be tender and shreddable with fork. Remove to a platter to shred, and serve with vegetables
    • Optional gravy. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until well combined. Hit saute, and when juices boil, stir in cornstarch slurry, and boil for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens

    Notes

    Recipe can be made in 6 or 8 quart pressure cooker. 
    If roast is not fork tender, remove vegetables, add roast back to Instant Pot, and pressure cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. If it's still not tender, it may be the cut of meat you have.
    For more flavor, you can sear the roast on the saute setting before pressure cooking.
    Baby carrots do get soft. If you want firmer carrots, use regular carrots.

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 664mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7849IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 5mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    I hope you enjoy this delicious, easy Instant Pot pot roast recipe as much as we do! Even my picky eaters love this easy meal, and a one pot meal makes clean-up easy on Mom because there are fewer dishes to wash!

    I don't know about you, but I am all about easy meals with easy clean-up. And, this easy dinner is simple enough for busy weeknights and hearty enough for Sunday supper with the family.

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    If you want, you can also search the blog with the word Mom or Grandma to see more traditional family recipes! I do a lot of these.

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    1. Melanie says

      August 30, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      How can you avoid the burn alert? I added more water but still get it.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 30, 2023 at 10:54 pm

        Do you sear the meat? If so, make sure you deglaze the bottom of the pot well. Is the sealing ring on or not on tightly? These are some of the reasons why there may be a burn notice.

    2. Kelly says

      August 15, 2023 at 5:36 am

      This roast was delicious! So tender and flavorful. Tastes like it has been cooking in the crockpot all day, but even better!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 15, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! I'm glad you liked the roast!

    3. Julien says

      October 03, 2022 at 5:08 pm

      3 mins to prepare. Delicious cozy feel good flavours. Exactly what I needed today.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 04, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the pot roast!

    4. Linda Cross says

      May 03, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      This is the best pot roast recipe ever! It was so juicy and tender and full of flavor too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 03, 2022 at 9:18 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the pot roast!

    5. Catherine Sharkey says

      February 27, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      This was the best pot roast I have ever made! It was so easy to throw together. The meat was tender and flavorful. My new go-to pot roast recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:24 am

        Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad you liked it!

    6. Erin says

      October 29, 2021 at 4:41 am

      This pot roast was a huge hit in my house!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Kathi says

      October 28, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      This is so tender and juicy! Easy enough for beginners to make too!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Sandra says

      October 24, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      This recipe has everything you could ask for! So good and easy to make!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 25, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the roast!

    9. Beth says

      October 23, 2021 at 3:23 am

      This is exactly the kind of thing I love to make throughout the year. Pot roast is always so good and so easy. The instant pot makes it even faster which is perfect for me.5 stars

      Reply

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