Melt-in-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Pot Roast
Looking for a hearty and comforting meal that's easy to make? Try our Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe! This dish features succulent beef roast, perfectly cooked vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy that will leave your taste buds craving more. With the help of your Instant Pot, you can achieve fall-apart tender meat in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods. This delicious and satisfying pot roast is the ultimate comfort food, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or special gatherings. Get ready to savor the flavors of this delightful Instant Pot creation!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika Optional
- 1 3 pound beef chuck roast, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 4 large carrots chopped into large chunks
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- To begin, activate a versatile pressure cooker (such as the popular Instant Pot) and navigate to the Sauté function, which allows for cooking and browning ingredients
- To coat all sides of the roast, you can mix together salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. This combination of ingredients will create a flavorful rub that will enhance the taste of the roast.
- To begin, add a gentle drizzle of oil into the pot that has been preheated. Give it about 30 seconds before carefully placing the roast into the pot, making sure not to move the meat. This step is crucial to allow the roast to sear effectively. Let it sear for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, forming a flavorful crust. Once the time is up, carefully turn the roast and sear the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat this process until all sides of the meat are evenly brown
- To prepare the dish, include potatoes, carrots, and onions into the cooking pot.
- Gradually add the broth and Worcestershire sauce into the mixture
- To start the cooking process, ensure that the lid of the cooking appliance is closed and securely locked. Additionally, set the vent to the sealing position, as per the manufacturer's instructions. Next, choose the appropriate high pressure setting as recommended by the manufacturer. For a 3-pound roast, set the timer for 60 minutes, while for a 5-pound roast, set the timer for 80 minutes. Lastly, allow approximately 10 to 15 minutes for the
- To release the pressure from the cooker, follow the natural-release method as stated in the manufacturer's instructions for a duration of 10 minutes. This method allows the pressure to dissipate on its own without any intervention. After the 10-minute natural release period, proceed to carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, again following the manufacturer's instructions.
- To serve the roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions, carefully transfer them onto a serving platter.