How to Cook a Roast in Your Instant Pot
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How to Cook a Roast in Your Instant Pot
Description
To prepare the roast, place one cup of water at the bottom of the Instant Pot and set the raw or thawed roast on top. Then sprinkle packets of gravy, ranch dressing, and onion soup mixes evenly over the surface of the roast. Closing and sealing the Instant Pot allows the meat to cook under pressure for 120 minutes using the meat/stew setting.
This cooking method results in a tender cut of beef infused with the savory flavors from the seasoning packets. Because the roast cooks with steam and pressure, it breaks down connective tissues without drying out. The one-pot method requires minimal liquids and simple ingredients, making it convenient for busy cooks.
After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally or carefully before removing the roast. Slices prepared this way can be served with the resulting flavorful juices or used in sandwiches or stews.
Additional tips regarding beef quality and timing are mentioned in separate notes, which help optimize results depending on the cut used.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds blade roast or chuck roast - boneless
- 1 gravy mix
- 1 Ranch dressing mix
- 1 onion soup mix
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place the water in the bottom of the Instant Pot, the place the roast on top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the packages on top of the roast.
- Close the Instant Pot and seal it.
- Press the meat/stew button and set for a 120 minute cook time. Let it decompress. Remove and serve!
Notes
- Choose quality beef cuts, such as blade or chuck roast, for best tenderness after pressure cooking.
- Adjust cooking time if using different roast sizes or cuts to avoid overcooking.
- Let the Instant Pot decompress naturally to retain moisture in the roast.
- The seasoning packet combination creates a balanced savory flavor without needing extra ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 941mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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