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Tender Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe Easy Comfort Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy Instant Pot pot roast recipe that delivers tender, flavorful beef with savory vegetables and a rich broth, perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled, grass-fed preferred)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup red wine (optional, use broth if avoiding alcohol)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear the roast on each side for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add sliced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in red wine (if using) or ½ cup beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining beef broth. Place the roast back into the pot among the veggies. Add rosemary sprigs and bay leaves.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Pressure Cook’ (or ‘Manual’) on high for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast, or 75 minutes for a 4-pound roast. Ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing.’
  7. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid and check tenderness with a fork; it should pull apart easily. Remove roast and veggies to a serving platter. Discard rosemary, bay leaves, and skim excess fat from the liquid.
  9. Optional: Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and simmer cooking liquid for 5-10 minutes to thicken, or stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water for smooth gravy.

Notes

Searing the meat before pressure cooking locks in flavor and creates a better crust. Use natural pressure release to keep meat tender. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Adjust cooking time if roast is larger or smaller. For gluten-free, verify Worcestershire sauce or substitute with tamari. Optional red wine adds complexity but can be omitted.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, pot roast, beef chuck roast, comfort food, pressure cooker, easy dinner, family meal

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