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Instant Pot Roast Recipes

Instant Pot Roast Recipes

Comforting Instant Pot pot roast with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and carrots in a rich, silky gravy. Weeknight easy, Sunday dinner worthy.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 3.25 lb beef chuck roast trim thick exterior fat if desired
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cup carrot chunks
  • 3 cup baby potatoes, halved
  • 1.75 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce adds savory depth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch for gravy
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the roast dry. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Heat olive oil until shimmering.
  • Sear the roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Cancel Sauté.
  • Pour in beef broth. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk in tomato paste, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Scatter onions around the roast. Pile carrots and potatoes on top.
  • Lock lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 60 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
  • Transfer roast and vegetables to a platter and tent with foil.
  • Return pot to Sauté. Stir together cornstarch and water. Whisk slurry into the cooking liquid and simmer until thickened.
  • Slice or shred the beef. Serve with vegetables and plenty of gravy.

Notes

Variation: Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms with the onions, or swap 1/4 cup broth for balsamic for a tangy gravy. For a pepperoncini twist, stir 1/3 cup brine into the broth and add 4 peppers before sealing.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze in gravy for 2–3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Instant Pot Roast Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.