Description
Experience the comforting aroma and rich flavors of a classic pot roast made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. This dish combines tender chuck roast, vibrant vegetables, and savory broth, creating a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll feel like a culinary expert without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the carrots and potatoes into uniform pieces.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Sear the chuck roast on all sides (4-5 minutes each) until browned.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Deglaze with a splash of beef broth.
- Return the roast to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and remaining broth.
- Close the lid securely. Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove the roast, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing, and serve with veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg