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Tender Instant Pot Pot Roast with Vegetables Easy 5-Step Comfort Meal

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A quick and easy Instant Pot pot roast recipe with tender beef chuck and flavorful vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat but with some marbling
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Vegetables (10 minutes): Peel and cut carrots into large chunks, quarter the potatoes, thinly slice the onion, and mince garlic cloves.
  2. Season and Sear the Roast (15 minutes): Pat the beef chuck dry, season with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add olive oil, and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Deglaze the Pot (5 minutes): Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until fragrant and soft (about 2 minutes). Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Pressure Cook (50 minutes): Place roast back in pot. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves on top. Close lid, seal vent, and cook on high pressure for 50 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  5. Rest and Serve (5-10 minutes): Remove roast and vegetables to a platter, tent with foil and rest. Optionally, simmer cooking liquid to thicken for gravy. Slice roast against the grain and serve with vegetables and sauce.

Notes

Searing the beef before pressure cooking adds a caramelized crust and deeper flavor. Layer vegetables on top to steam gently and avoid mushiness. Let the roast rest before slicing to keep it juicy. If roast is not tender enough, reseal and pressure cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. Use natural pressure release to maintain moisture. For thicker gravy, simmer cooking liquid after pressure cooking or add a cornstarch slurry.

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

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