Instant Pot Pot Roast

A hearty, flavorful roast is one of the ultimate comfort foods! Try this Instant Pot Pot Roast if you’re in need of a recipe with minimal prep or cleanup while leaving you with several servings of rich, tasty beef and vegetables!

 

Instant Pot Chuck Roast

There is a lot to like about this Instant Pot Chuck Roast recipe. A beef chuck roast and vegetables are cooked with flavorful spices and fresh vegetables to create a rich, hearty meal that is an incredible comfort food. It is a filling, all-in-one meal that will almost certainly leave you with leftovers. You can serve it with additional sides like a Cheddar Garlic Biscuit or Rosemary Dinner Roll if you wish but this recipe is well-rounded and filling all on its own. Being prepared in a pressure cooker also makes it incredibly easy. There is only 10 minutes of prep time, and it requires minimal cleanup since it is prepared in the instant pot. 

What you’ll love about this recipe:

• EASE – This recipe requires minimal prep, only requires the use of one pot (the instant pot), and there is minimal cleanup afterward. This recipe also requires significantly less cooking time than slow cooker alternatives. 
• HEARTY, COMPLETE MEAL – This chuck roast recipe is a well-rounded, hearty meal that can be served alone or with additional sides if you wish.
• GREAT MEAL PLANNING RECIPE – This recipe creates several servings of rich, flavorful beef roast. You can use your leftovers for other meals that week or cook it with the primary purpose of using it for multiple meals throughout the weeks. To be more efficient, you can easily work on prepping your other meals for the week while this chuck roast is cooking in the instant pot. 

Ingredients for Instant Pot Pot Roast

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Beef chuck roast: There are other cuts but this is the best for a pot roast. For this recipe you will need three pounds of beef.
• Cooking Oil: We prefer olive oil but avocado oil or another neutral oil will also work
• Spices and Herbs: You will need garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, as well as fresh thyme leaves.
• Vegetables: Fresh onion, carrots, and baby gold potatoes are used in this recipe, but there is some flexibility here, if you prefer a different variety of potatoes or onions that will work too.
• Beef broth: Adds flavor and provides moisture for a tender roast. If you need to watch your sodium look for a reduced sodium brand.
• Red wine: Adds depth and flavor. This ingredient is optional; you can substitute it with more beef broth if desired. 
• Tomato paste: Adds excellent flavor and thickens the gravy.
• Balsamic vinegar: Compliments the beef flavor well.
• Worcestershire sauce: we all know it packs a punch of flavor and always pairs well with beef.

How to Make Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot

In addition to the ingredients listed above you will also need an Instant Pot. You can make this in a 6 quart Instant Pot, though it may require you to cut the beef into chunks so it fits nicely. If you have a larger Instant Pot such as an 8 or 10 quart you may want to use it. Below you will find step-by-step directions for the most amazing chuck roast recipe!

Season and Sear

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, fresh thyme, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chuck roast pieces. Heat the oil on “saute” mode in your Instant Pot. Sear the chuck roast on all sides using tongs (about 2-3 minutes per side) until all sides are browned.

Deglaze the Instant Pot

When completely seared, remove from the Instant Pot and set aside. Stir together the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Pour the mixture into the Instant Pot and scape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pot. This will prevent the burn notice. 

Pressure Cook

Add the beef chunks back to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, and pressure cook on high for 65 minutes. After 65 minutes, allow for a natural release of 15 minutes. When the natural release is complete, release the pressure using the valve on the lid. Using tongs or a strainer, remove the meat, cover it with aluminum foil on a plate, and allow to rest.

Add Remaining Ingredients

Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 5 minutes while the meat rests. Allow for a 5-minute natural release. While the natural release is going, shred the pot roast.

Serve

Remove the vegetables from the pot and serve with shredded pot roast! Garnish with a couple sprigs of thyme and enjoy. I find this to be a complete meal since it contains protein, carbs, and vegetables. However, it does pair nicely with a classic Wedge Salad and some cornbread. You can skip the veggies in this recipe and serve with Mom’s Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Zucchini.

This recipe is also an outstanding, versatile option for those who meal plan each week. A chuck roast provides several servings so you can get multiple meals out of this recipe. You can eat the leftover pot roast as a meal or use them to create entirely different meals such as salads or sandwiches. This recipe can also be a time-saver. First, you can use it for multiple meals. Also, after initial prep, it is a relatively hands-off recipe until cooking is completed. This allows time for you to prepare your other meals for the week.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

• Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated to your desired level. 
• Refrigerator Storage: Instant pot chuck roast leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer Storage: Cool completely. Then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Other Instant Pot Recipes

• BBQ Chicken: This low-carb Instant Pot BBQ Chicken requires just five simple ingredients and less than 15 minutes of cook time! Try my favorite pulled chicken recipe on a salad or wrap, less than 3 net carbs per quarter-pound!
• Mexican Rice: A delicious, easy-to-prepare, side dish that will be ready in only 30 minutes! Give this recipe a try if you’re looking for a hearty, tasty recipe that goes well with a variety of other Mexican dishes.
• White Bean Chicken Chili: This Instant Pot recipe is so easy! Loaded with chicken, beans, flavorful green chiles, and spices, this soup is ready in under 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser!
• Instant Pot Cheesecake: Finish off your meal with this delicious dessert cooked in the pressure cooker! The creamy vanilla cheesecake comes out perfectly moist.

Tips and Tricks

• Chuck roast is the best cut of meat for this recipe. Leaner cuts of meat will likely be less tender than desired. 
• Make this dish ahead of time if you have a busy week ahead of you. This dish reheats really well. 
• The red wine is optional but encouraged. It truly adds another layer of delicious flavor to the roast. 
• Save the extra liquid to pour over any leftovers you may eat later. 

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