Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast (Print Version)

Juicy beef, carrots, and potatoes cooked together in a rich sauce using your Instant Pot for easy comfort food.

# Components:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lbs chuck roast, trimmed
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
05 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 1 large yellow onion, quartered
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Seasonings

08 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 2 bay leaves

→ For Gravy

14 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
15 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# Method:

01 - Pat chuck roast dry using paper towels. Coat all sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Activate 'Sauté' mode on the Instant Pot. Add a drizzle of oil. Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned; transfer to a plate.
03 - Add quartered onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, combining thoroughly.
05 - Return the roast to the Instant Pot, sprinkle in dried thyme and rosemary, and place bay leaves into the pot.
06 - Arrange carrots and halved baby potatoes on top of the beef.
07 - Secure the lid. Set valve to 'Sealing'. Select 'Manual/Pressure Cook' on high pressure for 60 minutes.
08 - Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 to 15 minutes, then perform a careful quick release of any remaining pressure.
09 - Transfer beef and vegetables to a serving platter. Remove and discard bay leaves.
10 - Activate 'Sauté' mode. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry; pour into pot and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until gravy thickens.
11 - Carve the beef roast. Serve slices alongside vegetables and ladle with warm gravy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 90 minutes with minimal hands-on effort
  • Everything cooks together for fuss-free cleanup
  • Uses affordable and easy-to-find ingredients
  • Beef turns out irresistibly tender every single time
02 -
  • Gluten-free friendly if you use the right Worcestershire sauce and broth
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even richer the next day
  • High in protein and naturally hearty with lots of veggies
03 -
  • Brown the beef thoroughly for maximum flavor and color Patting the beef dry before searing really does help prevent steaming
  • Always scrape the bottom of the pot after sautéing the onion and tomato paste Any little brown bits are pure flavor and can prevent burn errors
  • If you like a thicker gravy use slightly extra cornstarch and really whisk well before pouring in

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