5.0 from 9 votes
Instant Pot Pot Roast
This Instant Pot Pot Roast makes the most tender meat and is loaded with potatoes, carrots with the most perfect gravy ever. With a quick 10 minute prep, you will have a deliciously comforting dinner in no time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 2 pounds yukon potatoes peeled or unpeeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 large yellow onion cut into large pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with the salt, pepper, and thyme
- Turn the saute feature on instant on high.
- Heat the oil for one minute and add in the roast and brown for about 4 minutes on each side.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the bottom of the instant pot.
- Then lay the beef on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth over top
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Press the MANUAL button and select HIGH, Make sure the steam release is in the sealed position. Set the time to 60 minutes (for a 2-3 lb roast) Increase time for a larger roast.
- After naturally releasing the instant pot for 10 minutes, mix the cornstarch and cold water together in a bowl and add it to the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
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Notes
- This recipe was tested using a 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO60 (affiliate link). Different models may have other settings than those listed here.
Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Potassium
761mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
10445IU
(209%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10445IU | 209% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.