Instant Pot Beef Roast with Ranch Dressing

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5

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    376 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Beef Roast with Ranch Dressing

Instant Pot Beef Roast with Ranch Dressing blends a tender beef roast with savory dry seasoning mixes, including Hidden Valley Ranch, Italian dressing, and brown gravy. The beef is cooked under pressure with water, allowing the flavors to meld while achieving a tender texture. This recipe offers a hands-off method using an Instant Pot or slow cooker, making it a reliable choice for a hearty main dish.

Description

Instant Pot Beef Roast with Ranch Dressing uses a combination of a beef roast and three seasoning mix packets to create a flavorful meal with minimal effort. The instructions direct sautéing the roast briefly in vegetable oil in the Instant Pot to brown, then adding the seasoning mixes and water before pressure cooking for one hour. Alternately, the slow cooker method allows slow cooking on low for six to seven hours. This approach infuses the roast with savory and herbaceous elements from the ranch and Italian dressing mixes, while the brown gravy mix adds richness and body to the cooking liquid. The final roast is tender and complemented by the combined mix of flavors.

The cooking method ensures the beef reaches a tender texture suitable for slicing or shredding. This dish provides a convenient option for a family meal or basic roast dinner without requiring elaborate preparation. The use of dry seasoning packets simplifies ingredient gathering.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds beef roast any cut
  • 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
  • 1 package brown gravy mix
  • 1 package Italian dressing mix
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions

  1. Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the Instant Pot.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté.
  3. When the pot is hot, add the roast.
  4. Add the Italian salad dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix.
  5. Pour the water into the Instant Pot.
  6. Cook on high manual setting for 60 minutes.
  7. When the cooking time is complete, you may perform a quick or natural release.

Slow Cooker Directions

  1. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the Italian salad dressing mix, the brown gravy mix, and the ranch dressing mix.
  3. Add water to the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 65g (130%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 4940mg (206%) Potassium 846mg (18%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 849mg (85%) Iron 6.4mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 65g 130%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 4940mg 206%
Potassium 846mg 18%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Calcium 849mg 85%
Iron 6.4mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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