Description
Hearty instant pot pot roast brings comfort to dinner tables with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef braised in rich, savory broth. Slow-cooked perfection emerges quickly, inviting you to savor a classic American meal that warms hearts and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Vegetables:
- 4 whole potatoes, quartered
- 4 whole carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat the roast with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and heat olive oil until shimmering, then meticulously brown the roast on all exterior surfaces to develop a rich, caramelized crust.
- Transfer the seared roast to a temporary plate, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme, stirring vigorously to create a robust aromatic base that will infuse the meat with depth.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, carefully return the roast to the cooking chamber, and strategically arrange carrots and potatoes around the meat to maximize flavor integration.
- Secure the lid, program the Instant Pot to high pressure, and cook for precisely 60 minutes to ensure tender, fall-apart meat.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then execute a quick release to complete the cooking process.
- Gently extract the roast and accompanying vegetables, slice against the grain, and plate for a sumptuous, hearty meal.
Notes
- Opt for well-marbled chuck roast to ensure maximum tenderness and rich flavor during pressure cooking.
- Select fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme from your garden or farmer’s market for an aromatic boost.
- Avoid overcrowding the Instant Pot by cutting vegetables into similar-sized chunks, promoting even cooking and consistent texture.
- Customize the recipe for gluten-free diets by using cornstarch instead of traditional thickeners and confirming broth ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg