Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple and fast. This recipe for pot roast is made with only 5 key ingredients and in a fraction of the time of classic pot roast recipes. It puts a flavorful dinner on the table with minimal effort and quickly!
- You can use a frozen chuck roast. Because of how fast the Instant Pot heats ups, you can safely cook a frozen roast in the Instant Pot.
- Flavorful and tender. This recipe for pot roast has incredible flavor and the meat is fall-apart-tender thanks in large part to the horseradish, which was my Papa’s secret ingredient in creating the most delicious roast beef. The horseradish is the key to tenderizing the meat and adding so much flavor. Don’t worry about it causing the roast to be overly spicy, as it only adds a subtle, yet irresistible flavor.
- Perfectly cooked vegetables. This recipe for Instant Pot Pot Roast includes directions on how to cook the potatoes and carrots so that they won’t get overcooked. No mushy vegetables here!
Prep And Cook The Pork
- Turn on the saute setting on your Instant Pot. Melt the butter and then cook the onions in it until theyre softened. Add some garlic and cook it with the onions for about a minute.
- Add some more butter to the pot and, once its melted, sear the pork roast on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until it develops a nice golden crust.
- Remove the pork roast and add some Worcestershire sauce to the pot with the onions and garlic. As it simmers scrape up all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Place the trivet in the pot and place the pork roast on it.
- Secure the lid, close the vent, and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 70 minutes.
Instant Pot Pot Roast Tips For Success
- Choose the chuck roast, trust me!
- Dont skip searing. Its where youre going to create loads of flavor for your Instant Pot pot roast recipe
- Leave your potatoes whole! They turn out just right using this method.
- Larger chunks of carrots will yield better results. You can use baby carrots, but they may be a bit too soft at the end of cooking.
- BONUS GRAVY: You can remove the meat and vegetables to a serving dish and create an optional gravy with the liquid in the pot. Just whisk together 1/3 cup of cold water with 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Set the pot to sauté, high and let the mixture bubble, then whisk this mixture into the liquid in your pot. Start off with a small amount mixed in then add more if necessary based on the amount of thickening you desire.
I hope you LOVE my simple Instant Pot pot roast recipe. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know how it turned out for you, and if you made any tweaks to the recipe. Were all learning together!
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Instant Pot Chuck Roast
Ever find yourself at the meat counter wondering what cut of beef to buy to make a pot roast?
For me, its all about the chuck roast. An Instant Pot chuck roast turns out so incredibly tender and scrumptious that this is the beef roast I choose again and again.
I like to make my Instant Pot chuck roast with potatoes, carrots, and celery. However, you can certainly get creative and try other vegetables. Green beans would be delicious, and Ive also used turnips successfully. Do you have any favorite veggies to throw in the Instant Pot with a roast that I havent mentioned? Id love to hear how you make yours at home!
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.
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Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
When deciding on what to eat for dinner at my house, you will often hear the same conversation over and over again.
Me: What do you want for dinner?
My husband: Pizza? Pork Chops?
Me: How about an arugula salad and eggs with toast? LOL.
We will both eat anything, but we definitely have our favorites. Cole would eat anything pork and dill pickles every day and the poor guy really only pulls out a win 10% of the time when it comes to our dinner battles. Luckily, I had to test this pork roast recipe multiple times. He was one happy camper.
About Linley Hanson
Linley is a 5 nothing spitball of positive energy who joined Team Fit Foodie in the Spring of 2014. Linley has worked on the digital side of small businesses and nonprofits since 2011, where she specialized in social media community management. Lin has a passion for food and an incredible palate. She is FFFs chief recipe developer, so you can thank her for these incredible recipes!
Tyson Ready For Slow Cooker Pork Roast With Vegetables 39 Lb
- Highest rating: 5
- Lowest rating: 1
- Descriptions: Turn cooking time into more family time with Tyson® Boneless Pork Roast Kit. Its easy to make a delicious dinner any night of the week.
- More : Turn cooking time into more family time with Tyson® Boneless Pork Roast Kit. Its easy to make a delicious dinner any night of the week.
- https://www.kroger.com/p/tyson-ready-for-slow-cooker-pork-roast-with-vegetables/0002718256393
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Tyson Pork Roast With Vegetables Slow Cooker Kit 44 Oz Bakers
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- Highest rating: 4
- Lowest rating: 2
- Descriptions: Whether you use a slow cooker, electric pressure cooker or conventional oven, preparing this meal is easy. Made with pork raised with no added hormones**, this
- More : Whether you use a slow cooker, electric pressure cooker or conventional oven, preparing this meal is easy. Made with pork raised with no added hormones**, this
- https://www.bakersplus.com/p/tyson-pork-roast-with-vegetables-slow-cooker-kit/0002718256301
Beef Roast With Vegetables Slow Cooker Meal Kit Tyson Foods
- Highest rating: 3
- Lowest rating: 3
- Descriptions: Our Tyson® Slow Cooker Meal Kit featuring Beef Roast and Vegetables is family size and ready for your slow cooker, oven, or electric pressure cooker.
- More : Our Tyson® Slow Cooker Meal Kit featuring Beef Roast and Vegetables is family size and ready for your slow cooker, oven, or electric pressure cooker.
- https://www.tyson.com/products/slow-cooker-meal-kit-beef-roast/
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Tips For Making The Best Instant Pot Pot Roast:
- Like I mentioned before, please do not add the veggies for the first cook time. You do not want your veggies cooking an extra 60+ minutes under high pressure! 3 minutes and they are perfectly tender and fluffy.
- You can skip searing the meat if you need to cut out some prep time, but it does add significant flavor to the dish overall. If you dont sear, youll find that your juices will be more beefy and you will taste less of the other flavors.
- If you need to save some time, cut the roast into 2-3 chunks and pressure cook for 40-50 minutes, or save even more time by using pre-cut stewing beef.
- All of my Instant Pot recipes are tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot.
How To Cook A Frozen Roast In An Instant Pot
Wondering if you can cook a frozen chuck roast in your Instant Pot?
Well, the short answer is yes! The long answer is a bit more complicated. Please note that your results will be much better if you used a thawed piece of meat, but, I know that sometimes you really want to make a pot roast and the only meat you have on hand is frozen. Been there, done that!
If you do decide to cook a frozen chuck roast, youll want to add about 5 extra minutes per pound of cook time and skip the searing step. Since youre adding so much cooking time, I would suggest doing a quick release after the first 70 minutes, then adding the vegetables, and cooking on high pressure for an additional 15-20 minutes.
I make frozen chicken breast in an Instant Pot all the time, but with a beef roast, you will find that the outside cooks much faster. This can mean result in the outer layers being overdone by the end of the cooking time.
If you do decide to cook a frozen chuck roast in the Instant Pot, let me know how it turned out in the comment section below. Im sure that your experience will be really useful for our other home cooks.
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Tyson Pork Roast With Vegetables Slow Cooker Kit 44 Oz Marianos
- www.marianos.com
- Highest rating: 5
- Lowest rating: 2
- Descriptions: Whether you use a slow cooker, electric pressure cooker or conventional oven, preparing this meal is easy. Made with pork raised with no added hormones**, this
- More : Whether you use a slow cooker, electric pressure cooker or conventional oven, preparing this meal is easy. Made with pork raised with no added hormones**, this
- https://www.marianos.com/p/tyson-pork-roast-with-vegetables-slow-cooker-kit/0002718256301
Why This Recipe Works
- Tender, melt in your mouth pork with flavorful veggies and a gravy in one pot!
- The pork is coated in a delicious spice rub and topped with a rich and savory gravy.
- Its ready in under 2 hours with meat that is so tender!
- It has a few steps, but its not complicated and the meat comes out perfectly cooked each time.
The more I use my pressure cooker the more I love it Ive used it to make ribs, meatloaf, spaghetti and so many other delicious dinners. You can use it in so many ways!
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The Ultimate Instant Pot Pot Roast
Once you try making your pot roast this way, you will never make another pot roast any other way. This truly is the ultimate Instant Pot pot roast recipe ever! Pot roasts used to be something I only cooked on the weekends because it took way to much time to cook in the oven during the week. But now with my Instant Pot, I can make pot roast anytime we get a craving because it cooks incredibly fast and leaves our pot roast so tender and juicy!
Pot roast is a meal that we grew up eating pretty much every single weekend. Our pot roast consisted of meat, carrots, potatoes, and of course, grab the homemade gravy and dinner rolls. It was one meal I think the whole family looked forward to, and we never got sick of it.
She always would cook it in the oven all day long, nice and slow. So when you pulled it out the meat would just shred instantly, and the flavor was spectacular and it was nice and juicy. One of my favorite parts was the potatoes, they tasted so good soaked in the juices!
Must Try This Ultimate Instant Pot Pot Roast Today
But, we live in a world where we have an Instant Pot that can tackle any meal pretty much in a fraction of the time. So now I can make this ultimate instant pot, pot roast anytime I want. I dont have to make sure I am home to monitor the roast the entire day.
With the natural release at the end of the cook time, it really helps tenderize the meat and locks in all the flavors like it has been cooking the entire day. You pull it out and dish it up for that same flavor you grew up eating.
Browning your roast on both sides adds a whole new flavor and texture to your meat. I learned that years ago, and I always quickly braise both sides. It will help create a little crust and the seasonings you put on will lock in, and it adds so much flavor and keeps your roast nice and moist as it cooks.
If you have never done this, make sure not to skip this step and see the difference that I am talking about!
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Instant Pot Frozen Pot Roast
You can easily prepare a pot roast using a frozen chuck roast when cooking in the Instant Pot. Unlike slow cookers, the Instant Pot will get hot enough in a short amount of time to safely cook frozen meat.
- Skip searing the meat, as you can not sear a frozen cut of meat.
- Place the frozen beef roast, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder inside the pressure cooker.
- Pour in beef stock around the roast, then top the roast with horseradish.
- Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes per pound For a 3-pound roast that would be 90 minutes.
What Cut Of Meat To Use For Pot Roast
I highly recommend chuck roast. These do have a higher fat content, and it is marbled throughout. The grass fed, grass finished ones tend to be a little less fatty, FYI. And they work great. It is actually what I am using for this recipe.
I love the ones from Butch Box, and that is what you see in these photos. We get one each month in our subscription box. I always recommend buying the best cut of meat you can afford. Great quality meats allow for a less-is-more approach, which I take here.
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How To Make Gravy
While I find that this Instant Pot Pot Roast is so flavorful and so juicy, there is no need for gravy, you certainly can prepare gravy using the remaining cooking liquid. And you can do this right inside your Instant Pot! Yay for one-pot meals!
- After cooking the roast and vegetables, strain off the cooking liquid.
- Turn the Instant Pot to saute and let heat up.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the inner pot and let melt. Once the butter is melted, add in 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk together, to form a roux.
- Let the flour mixture cook for 30 seconds and then slowly whisk in 1 to 2 cups of the strained liquid.
- Cook, whisking constantly until the mixture is thickened.
Delicious Video Of Our Easy Pot Roast Recipe
How is Our Pot Roast Recipe Juicy and Tender?
In about an hour, this boneless beef chuck roast becomes a tender and fall-apart-juicy dinner. Its amazing how quickly, when cooked under pressure, meat breaks down and cooks. Even in this short amount of time, theres tons of flavor in the broth. You can add what ever vegetables you like, just time the vegetables accordingly based on their texture. If you like vegetables that are more firm with bite, cook them for less time. The best part about this Instant Pot is that it sears. So much flavor comes from the onions, garlic and beef. So unlike most slow cookers that cant sear, this one can do it easily AND cook food quickly at the same time. This beef pot roast recipe is quick and the meat is super juicy and tender. Click here for all our great > Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Recipes
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Instant Pot Roast Beef And Vegetables A Classic Recipe
Its time for a new Instant Pot recipe and one of the most requested and most popular recipe is Instant Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables.
One of the main reasons that I purchased my Instant Pot was to make roast beef in a fraction of time that it took to make in my slow cooker.
Instant Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables Tender, juicy and cooked all at the same time!
I wanted it to have fall apart tenderness without losing the savory flavor of it being cooked all day long.
So when I read stories upon stories of other people making Instant Pot Roast Beef and it coming out dry and tough I was worried.
I was determined to recreate the moist and juicy, fall apart tender roast beef that I was familiar with.
This was difficult to do because I wasnt willing to waste cuts of beef in the process. My only option was to spend several weeks researching recipes and reading reviews on those recipes that others had trialed.
It was amazing what variations that you can find on the internet! The cook times ranged from 15 minutes to 90 minutes!
No wonder why everyone was confused!
There were some recipes that seared the meat prior to cooking and some that stated they would NEVER throw in vegetables at the same time as the beef.
The thickness of your roast will determine the amount of cook time.
I dont think that I found two recipes that were the exact same.
I absorbed all the information, and went back to the basics of what I knew and found true in my own kitchen.
Instant Pot Pot Roast
This Instant Pot pot roast recipe is fall-apart-tender and totally delicious. Whole baby potatoes, carrots, and fresh herbs come together to make the perfect pressure cooker chuck roast!
This is actually the recipe that made me fall in love with my Instant Pot. Now that I know I can make an Instant Pot chuck roast thats so delicious in such a short time, theres really no going back. In fact, my beloved slow cooker may be collecting a little dust lately as I tend to reach for my Instant Pot more often these days!
With easy family meals like my Instant Pot taco soup or this easy Instant Pot white bean soup, it just makes sense.
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