Potroast In Instant Pot

Why Use An Instant Pot

Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast | Boneless Chuck Roast Recipe

Have you joined the instant pot craze??

I put it off, like I usually do with new kitchen gadgets, because I was afraid it was a funky trend that would fizzle out but after friends raving non stop about theirs, I broke down and got myself one.

Im obsessed! Where has this thing been all of my life?

And just to clear things up, I say Instant Pot because thats the brand that I own and is most familiar with everyone, but these recipes are not sponsored by the brand in any way and any pressure cooker will do just fine! I dont care what brand it is, just get your hands on one pronto. Its seriously takes one pot cooking to a whole new level of awesome.

How To Cook Pot Roast In Instant Pot

Generously season all sides of your roast with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot onto sauté mode. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add in half of your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add your roast in. Sear for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes. Remove roast and set aside.

Add remaining vegetable oil to the pot, along with diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. When soft and fragrant, add in red wine and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the wine reduces to half. Add in half of your beef broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and give it a good mix. Carefully add your roast back into the pot along with carrots and potatoes.

Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 70 minutes. Once 70 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you can release any excess steam. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and beef broth. Slowly add the mixture into the Instant Pot with the drippings from the beef. Stir until the mixture thickens. Serve gravy over your pot roast, and enjoy!

What Is Stroganoff Sauce Made Of

Mmmm sauce. Im a saucy gal. I love the meat, I love the carbs but what good are the two if there isnt a nice sauce tying them all together?

For this dish, the sauce really comes together from all of the ingredients. From the beef drippings and the mushrooms, garlic, and butter all cooking down together to the broth, worcestershire, and sour cream added at the end, all of these things make the sauce happen. And it makes them so finger-licking-good too!

Other recipes might call for paprika, white or red wine, or fresh herbs. Others might ask you to add onion, Dijon mustard, or milk. Those are all fine to add as well to suit your own tastes. My suggestion is to start with a recipe as instructed, then embellish it as you see fit. Thats how all the best recipes come about anyway, right?

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Why We Love The Instant Pot

Pot roast is a favorite, but it needs to cook for a long time. Pressure cook for a meal that needs less time than the oven and comes out just as tender and delicious!
A whole meal is made in just one pot, in just one hour with vegetables, potatoes, gravy, and meat.

Use an economical cut of beef to achieve tender and juicy chunks of fork-tender meat!

No Instant Pot? No Problem!

If you dont have an Instant Pot, follow our Perfect Pot Roast to cook in the oven or in the slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours.

What Is Pot Roast

Pot roast is more of a method than a specific cut of meat. To make it, sear a large cut of beef until browned on all sides, and then cook it with aromatics like herbs, onions, carrots, and broth until its melt-in-your-mouth tender. You can make this in a Dutch oven on the stove-top, in the oven, in a slow cooker, and a pressure cooker. In this recipe, we are using a pressure cooker to make the pot roast. A pressure cooker takes the cooking time down dramatically.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Pot Roast In A Pressure Cooker

The time it takes to cook pot roast in an Instant Pot will vary depending on how large your piece of meat is.

As a general rule, when cooking beef roasts in a pressure cooker, assume 20 minutes of cook time for every pound of meat.

You must understand that the time shown above is the actual cooking time, not the total time the recipe will take. For the total time needed, consider the time recommended to bring the beef to room temperature , searing time, and the times required to release pressure built up inside the pressure cooker.

For a 3-pound piece of beef, the total time required will be about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This includes the time to bring the beef to room temperature , searing time, and the cook time required inside the pressure cooker.

I know 2 hours and 30 minutes might seem like a long time, but for ultra-tender and juicy beef, we need all of it.

The great news is that a pressure cooker makes much quicker work of pot roast compared to a slow cooker, oven, or when it is cooked on the stove-top.

Now, I mentioned there was extra time for bringing the beef to room temperature. After testing this pot roast recipe in our kitchen, we found that if you start with beef straight out of the refrigerator, the roast doesnt become as tender as when you give the beef some time out of the fridge so that it comes up to room temperature before cooking it.

Firm Carrots Yes Please

To make sure the carrots stay whole, cut them up in really big chunks . For firmer carrots, dont add them in with the meat. Instead, cook the meat until done, remove from the pressure cooker and then pressure cook the carrots in the remaining sauce for 5 minutes on high.

You can start with large carrots which you cut down into chunks, or you can make your life even easier by starting with baby carrots. P.S. ==> the same goes for potatoes.

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Why We Love This Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

This Instant Pot Roast is so tender it falls apart when you try to take it out. It has such great flavor, that you can even skip the searing if you want .

One thing it is missing? Mushy vegetables.

Vegetables in the Instant Pot cook very quickly, often just a few minutes or less, so its better to leave them out while the roast cooks, and add them later at the end.

I know that this is an extra step and you might be wondering if its worth it.

Trust me on this one.

This way, you will have a perfectly juicy and tender pot roast, and perfectly cooked but still totally appetizing veggies.

You know Im not into any extra unnecessary steps , but the potatoes and carrots will cook in just a few minutes and if you buy small, pre-washed potatoes, you dont even need to chop them.

Instant Pot Beef Roast Recipe Tips

Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast (Tender and Juicy)

It’s important to let the pressure release naturally. Leave it for another 20 minutes after cooking to allow it to release.
After 20 minutes, feel free to release the vent to release any extra steam and allow you to open the lid.

Don’t skip searing the beef – this helps lock in the flavor!
Halving the roast helps cut down on the cooking time and allows you to distribute the seasoning more evenly. This will give you a more flavorful dish.
Try using my roast beef seasoning.

Make Gravy & Serve Instant Pot Roast

Taste the sauce one last time and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Mix 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then mix it into the yummy pot roast gravy one third at a time until desired thickness.

Then, slice the pot roast against the grain. High five your family!

Serve this Easy Instant Pot Umami Pot Roast and Potatoes with Gravy, and enjoy this umami filled dish youve just cooked!

How Do I Reheat Leftovers

Just like the Instant Pot London broil, this roast beef can be prepared a day before and reheated to serve. You can return the meat and the juices to the Instant Pot and set to the keep-warm function to reheat.

Alternatively, this beef is also good cold, thinly sliced . Perfect for roast beef sandwiches! Just remember to serve with the cooking liquid…

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Cut Up The Chuck Roast Joint

This tip depends entirely on the size of your beef chuck roast and the size of your pot. If you have only a small beef joint then you can cook it whole.

If you have a big lump of meat then cut it into 2 or 3 smaller beef chunks so they can fit inside the pot. They can then be easily browned and present maximum surface area for all the seasoning you are going to be adding in.

Pressure cooking the meat more fully in the beef broth can also result in more juicy tender meat.

Can I Freeze This Dish

Yes, this beef bourguinon will freeze well once its made. You can keep it in an airtight container for up to three months. Be sure to label it and add the date that you made it. If youre anything like me, your freezer is full of leftovers and meals for another day and you dont want to lose track of how old something is.

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Instant Pot Pot Roast: The Ultimate Guide

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Instant Pot Pot Roast is probably both one the most sought out Instant Pot recipes and also one of the most confusing for beginners. Questions abound with it. Is pot roast better in the Instant Pot than the old fashioned low and slow method, or at least as good? How can you assure that your Instant Pot pot roast is tender? How long should it cook?

In short, yes, you can get very good pot roast from the Instant Pot, and it is quicker than the low and slow method, although it still does take a good amount of time to do properly. This guide will take you through the key points of making a great pressure cooker pot roast and provide my tried and true recipe. Yes, pot roast can be easy!

How To Make Gluten

Theres an easy solution to make this a gluten free recipe. Tamari is very similar to soy sauce in terms of taste, texture, and color, and its gluten free since its made using only soybeans.

You could also just leave the soy sauce out to make this gluten free, but I think it adds great depth of flavor, even though only a small amount is used.

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How Do You Cook A Roast In An Instant Pot

To cook a beef roast in an instant pot, follow these simple steps!

First, season the meat generously on all sides.

Add oil to the pot and set to the saute setting. Sear meat on all sides, then set the pressure cook setting on high.

Add beef broth along with potatoes, onions, and carrots if desired, cover, and cook.

Once finished cooking do a natural release for 10 minutes, then a quick release until the float valve goes down.

Remove lid, transfer roast and veggies to a platter, and shred the roast.

Thats all there is to it! Now read on to find out what people have to say about this revolutionary way to cook your favorite Sunday dish, the famous Pot Roast.

Cooking Tips For Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

The #1 Rated Instant Pot Pot Roast (With Potatoes and Carrots)

Brown the beef using your Instant Pots sauté mode for maximum flavor. Let the beef brown, without moving the pieces, for about 4 minutes per side. Youll know that the beef has developed the perfect golden crust and is ready to flip when it releases easily from the bottom of the pot. I use these kitchen tongs to easily turn the pieces of meat.

You can save prep time by peeling and chopping the carrots while the beef browns. Scrub and chop your potatoes while you sauté the onion.
Try adding other veggies, such as sweet potato, parsnips or peas to your stew. Sweet potato and parsnips should be cut into large chunks and added before pressure cooking. Stir peas in after pressure cooking, when you thicken the broth.

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What Cut Do You Make Pot Roast Beef With

Pot roasts are traditionally made with slow braising cuts like chuck, brisket or round roast. These cuts are really flavorful and are a lot cheaper than a traditional roasting joint.

These joints work well as the slower braising time allows the fat and connective tissue in the beef to break down and become tender.

For this recipe post we speed up the cooking time by using the pressure function of the Instant Pot. However, the results are the same deliciously moist and flavorful meat.

A Note On The Original Recipe

Grandmas pot roast calls for a 6-ounce can of V8 juice as the cooking liquid. Since I suspect most of us dont drink V8 on the reg like she and Grandpa did, I swapped it for regular tomato juice and upped the seasonings slightly to compensate.
I added extra liquid to make sure the pressure cooker didnt trigger a burn warning. I recommend adding ½ cup of liquid to the Instant Pot for a roast.

Typically you need at least 1 cup of liquid in the Instant Pot the remaining ½ cup comes from the juices released by the chuck roast and the tomato sauce.

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How Do I Remove The Silver Skin From My Chuck Roast

If left on, the silver skin can make your roast tough and prevent the seasoning from penetrating, so you want to take the time to properly remove it. To do that, use a sharp knife and slip it under the skin to create a tab or flap that you can grab. Using that tab, pull gently on it while using your knife to cut away the silver skin.

The Best Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe a delicious tender complete pot roast and potato dinner right from an instant pot! Can be made from-frozen, too!

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Best Ever Instant Pot Pot Roast

Looking for the BEST Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe? Youve found it! This pot roast recipe is tender, flavorful and the perfect one-pot meal.

Suitable for Keto, Paleo, Whole30 and gluten-free dieters. Recipe also includes Weight Watchers points.

This Instant Pot Roast is soooo good. Fall-off-the-bone meat, stock seasoned to perfection and loaded with carrots and mushrooms. And in only a fraction of the time as the traditional roast. #happydaysright?

It is an absolutely delicious, dreamy anytime comfort dinner and also makes a simple but memorable addition to Easter dinner or Thanksgiving dinner. Your guests will looove being greeted by the smell of this pressure cooker pot roast.

Have I mentioned its also the easiest one-pot meal ever??

Quick and easy it is super easy to cook for lunches, Sunday dinner and more.
Filling this tender roast a hearty and satisfying meal loved by the whole family.
One pot minimal prep and fuss-free.

Great For meal prep you can store in the fridge to eat the next day or two.
Dietary suitable for gluten free and dairy free diets.

What Are The Best Liquids To Use

Garten’s recipe calls for two cups of good red wine and some brandy. I can’t stress this enough: If the wine is not good enough to drink, it is not good enough to cook with. A northern Italian red, such as Rubinelli Vajol Valpolicella Classico Superiore is one I would recommend. For the brandy, I would recommend the CIROC VS, an ultra-premium French brandy.

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What Can I Do With Leftover Pot Roast

As I hinted to above, youll love the leftovers almost as much as youll love eating the dish the first time. My favorite ways to eat leftover pot roast, in no particular order:

On sandwiches. Boring, maybe. But add some banana peppers and a little mayo on top of that roast, slap it between two pieces of bread any bread will do and thats one amazing sandwich!

Add shredded pot roast to a simple pasta dish.
Beef empanadas!
Add leftovers to a beef-based soup.

Lettuce wraps are a great, low-carb way to serve up this protein.

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