Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast

This is the best Instant pot roast recipe in the Instant Pot pressure cooker will blow your mind. It’s not only easy to make, but the results are tender, super juicy and delicious pot roast and vegetables. Pressure cooking is made so much easier with a ton of different new pressure cooker and multi cooker gadgets.

We’ve been cooking with many of them and the first one we want to share first is this recipe for pot roast that is quick and absolutely delicious. The Instant Pot is one of the many pressure cookers that can sear and cook dinner all in the snap of the finger. It has features that can cook in so many different ways: slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker and more. When you’re in a bind and want a quick and scrumptious dinner, pressure cooking is the answer. Each pressure cooker works a little bit differently with different buttons and functions, but this recipe can apply to all pressure cookers. In about an hour, this boneless beef chuck roast becomes a tender and fall-apart-juicy dinner.

How is Our Pot Roast Recipe Juicy and Tender?

It’s amazing how quickly, when cooked under pressure, meat breaks down and cooks. Even in this short amount of time, there’s 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 can’t 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. Everyone who has tasted our Instant pot beef pot roast recipe has come back for seconds and best of all, have made it for their families to enjoy. Click here for all our great —> Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Recipes 

Delicious Video of our Easy Pot Roast Recipe

Best Instant Pot and Slow Cookers for Pot Roast Recipes:

Whether you prefer a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or a multi-cooker, these kitchen counter appliances help make dinner a little easier for the busy household, plus with an added bonus of some of our favorite finds for entertaining:

The Crockpot 6qt. Slow Cooker – The original slow cooker. On this on the lid locks down which is great for transporting to potlucks and such. Simple, inexpensive and reliable.

Instant Pot Multi-use Pressure Cooker – It has cult-like following for a reason. It’s a pressure cooker and so much more. Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, & Yogurt Maker. It’s awesome! If  you want a pressure cooker that has a few more bells and whistles (like hands free steam release), this Breville Pressure Cooker is also great.

Cuisinart Multi-Cooker – If pressure cooking is a not your thing but want a bit more than just a slow cooker, this multi-cooker is perfect for you. It can Sauté, Steam, and Slow Cook. Perfect to create those one pot meals.

Stoneware Radial Salad Plate – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia – We love the handmade feel of these salad plates that Chip and Joanna Gaines created for their Target collaboration. Beautiful everyday dishware.

Izon Mirror 5pc Silverware Set Gold – Project 62™ –
The clean Modernist lines and subdued gold mirror finish on this flatware set.  

Stoneware Mini Bowl – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia – For those who love it simple. We love the size, crafted feel, and sturdiness of these bowls, also from the new collection Chip and Joanna Gaines created for their Target collaboration. 

Vegetables cook so quick! It’s incredible how delicious and this easy pot roast recipe is. Searing is such a great feature on the Instant Pot.  

The pot roast beef is super tender and juicy.

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PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE WITH INSTANT POT

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 15 mins

Total Time

1 hr 30 mins

 

The size of the beef will determine cooking time. Start with about 55 minutes and if you want the meat more tender, you can add another 5 minutes of cooking time. If you want to cut the beef into smaller pieces, then it should take about half the time. But play it by ear and just add more cooking time if you want your meat to be a softer texture! 

If you want to use a slow cooker, cooking times are 5-6 hours on High and 7-8 hours on Low, depending on how thick and what cut your beef is. Add the vegetables about 1 hour before the meat is finished so you have enough time to cook the firm potatoes and carrots. 

Please refer to your specific pressure cooker manual for complete product cooking use. Every model and brand will be slightly different. If your pressure cooker does not have a searing function, you can pre-sear on a pan over the cooktop or just skip the searing steps. This recipe was tested in the 6qt. Instant Pot.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 318 kcal

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus additional for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , plus additional for sprinkling
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion , sliced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, oregano)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine , optional
• 1 pound potatoes , cut into 1” cubes
• 4 large carrots , cut into 1” cubes
• 3 stalks celery , chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms , cut in half

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Directions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Remaining salt and pepper will be added later to the pot.
2. Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" setting and add the olive oil or melt the butter in the pot.
3. Sear beef on both sides until brown, then remove from pot and set aside.
4. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender and slightly browned.
5. Add the beef, broth, tomato paste, dried herbs, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and remaining salt and pepper. Close the lid and pressure cook on high pressure for 50 minutes. (These are the steps we did for our Instant Pot- Press "Cancel" to stop the "Saute" setting. Press the "Manual" button. Set the time to 50 minutes.) If the chuck roast is about 3 pounds or more, you need to add about 10 minutes cooking time.
6. After the cooking time is complete, press "Cancel" and carefully release the pressure.
7. Once pressure completely releases, open lid and add the potatoes, carrots, celery and mushrooms. Close lid and pressure cook for an additional 10 minutes. When cooking has finished press "Cancel" and release the steam pressure again.
8. Serve on rice, pasta or with bread.