Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 beef chuck roast
3 lb.
- 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion
cut into eighths
- 3 cloves garlic
cut in half
- ½ cup red wine
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
Directions
- 1
Season the roast with salt and pepper, making sure that all sides are covered. Set aside.
- 2
Add oil to the inner pot and select Sauté to pre-heat. When the indicator says ‘Hot’, add the roast to the inner pot and brown on all sides.* Transfer to a clean plate.
- 3
Add the onion and the garlic to the inner pot and cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom to loosen all of the tasty bits.
- 5
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine and add the beef back into the pot.
- 6
Close and lock the lid. Make sure the steam release handle is in the sealed position. Select Pressure Cook and cook on high. Set 60 minutes** of pressure cooking time.
- 7
When time is up, naturally release for 10 minutes. Turn the steam release handle to the venting position to release any remaining steam.
- 8
When the valve has dropped, unlock the lid and open carefully.
- 9
Remove to a cutting board and cut against the grain or shred and serve with your favorite side. If you’d like to turn the liquid in the Instant Pot into a gravy, follow the quick Instant Pot Gravy instructions here.
Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe
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About this Recipe
Longing for that melt-in-your-mouth pot roast experience but don't have all day? This Instant Pot Chuck Roast recipe brings the comforting flavors of a Sunday supper to your weeknight table, effortlessly and efficiently. It’s the perfect answer for when you crave a hearty, home-cooked meal without the lengthy commitment.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of the Instant Pot transforms a humble beef chuck roast into fork-tender perfection in a fraction of the traditional time. This recipe delivers a deeply flavorful meal with remarkable speed, thanks to the pressure cooker. Plus, it offers flexibility: you can build a rich, browned crust on the meat at the start, or for those truly busy nights, you can achieve that golden exterior more quickly at the end, ensuring incredible taste either way.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly satisfying and rich meal. You'll enjoy incredibly tender beef that practically melts in your mouth, enveloped in a luxurious, aromatic sauce. The sauce, infused with robust red wine, savory beef broth, and classic herbs like rosemary and thyme, boasts a deep umami flavor profile enhanced by tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
This dish is designed to be deeply comforting and flavorful, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Despite its complex taste, the Instant Pot makes the cooking process surprisingly straightforward, allowing you to achieve restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen.
Customization & Variations
While browning the beef chuck roast at the beginning adds a layer of rich flavor, you can adapt this recipe to fit your schedule. For a quicker start, simply skip the initial browning step and opt to brown the meat more quickly at the end instead. This simple adjustment allows you to get dinner on the table even faster without sacrificing flavor.
Serving & Context
This hearty beef pot roast is ideal for a comforting family dinner any night of the week, truly making any evening feel special. Serve it simply with its rich pan sauce, letting the tender beef be the star of the show.