Instant Pot Beef Roast Recipe
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Instant Pot Beef Roast Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Beef Roast Recipe begins by seasoning a chuck roast and searing it in vegetable oil to develop a rich brown crust which enhances the depth of flavor. It is then pressure cooked with beef broth, fresh thyme, garlic, and diced onion to infuse the beef with additional savory notes. After an initial cooking stage, peeled and chunked carrots and Yukon gold potatoes are added to cook through, softening and absorbing the roast's juices. This cooking approach yields tender, flavorful meat alongside perfectly cooked root vegetables.
The dish balances the robust meatiness of the chuck roast with the gentle sweetness and earthiness of the vegetables. The thyme adds herbal complexity, while the broth and cooking under pressure help create a tender texture throughout. This one-pot method reduces effort and cleanup, making it a practical option for family dinners or meal prep.
Serving the roast sliced or shredded with the cooked carrots and potatoes makes a complete, comforting meal. The juices collected in the pot can also be used as a light sauce or gravy base to enhance the dish further.
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 prigs thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh
- 2 cloves , garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1 pound carrot peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
- 6 potato peeled and cut into large chunks, Yukon gold variety
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Set your pressure cooker to sauté and heat up your vegetable oil.
- Once it’s hot, sear the roast until it is deeply brown on both sides.
- Pour in the beef broth, thyme, garlic, and onions put on the lid, and set it to cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes then add in the potatoes and carrots (and any other vegetables of your choosing) and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes then remove the lid and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 829mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1219mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7620IU | 152% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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