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Instant Pot Pot Roast

Instant Pot Pot Roast

A tender and flavorful pot roast made easily in your Instant Pot. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef chuck roast
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Place the seasoned roast in the Instant Pot on top of the liquid.
  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and potatoes around the roast.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 90 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the roast and vegetables from the Instant Pot. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and the flavorful pot liquor.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can remove the vegetables and roast, then whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) to the pot liquor and simmer until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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