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Instant Pot Pot Roast

Chilly, dark autumnal evenings call for the big guns in hearty comfort food and this Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe is the dish you need!
Course Instant Pot Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 1058kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 lbs 1.3-1.8kg beef chuck roast, trimmed*
  • Sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups beef broth preferably organic, divided
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 8 oz 225g thick-cut bacon, diced
  • tsp garlic powder
  • ½ small red onion diced
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 1 lbs 450g multi-colored fingerling potatoes, halved
  • 1 lbs 450g green beans, trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot inner cooking pot and select the “Sauté’ function. Use the “Adjust” button to select the “More” (high) setting.
  • Once hot, add the roast and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Sear the roast on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove roast from Instant Pot® and transfer to a platter. Set aside.


    Instant Pot Pot Roast Step 2
  • .Deglaze Instant Pot® inner pot by adding the beef broth and gently scraping the bottom with a rubber spatula to release the brown bits. Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, cocoa powder, and garlic powder, and stir to combine. Push the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button to turn off the Sauté function.


  • Return the roast to the Instant Pot® and add the lid. Lock the lid into place and set the vent to “Sealing.” Select the “Manual” button and adjust to the “High” setting, if necessary. Set cook time to 60 minutes.


    Instant Pot Pot Roast Step 4
  • When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release on any remaining pressure. Add onion, carrots, potatoes, and green beans on top of the roast.


  • Cover and lock the lid into place. Set the vent to “Sealing” and push the “Manual” button (should still be on “High.”) Adjust cook time to 3 minutes.
  • When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before doing a quick release on any remaining pressure.


    Instant Pot Pot Roast Step 7
  • 8.Carefully remove the lid and transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley leaves, if desired. Enjoy!

    How to Make Pot Roast

Notes

*In the UK this may also be known as braising steak or brisket - any cut of beef that is good for slow cooking will be good in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1058kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 93g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 1533mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g