Instant Pot Roast Beef
Ingredients
- 3 lb. boneless chuck roast
- 1 lb. potatoes
potatoes of choice, we used baby gold potatoes
- 4 large carrots
chopped
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
split
- 6 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 onion
diced
- ⅓ cup red wine
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
split
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt
split
- 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
split
- 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
Directions
- 1
Generously season all sides of your roast with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot onto sauté mode. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add in half of your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add your roast. Sear for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes. Remove roast and set aside.
- 2
Add remaining vegetable oil to the pot, along with diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. When soft and fragrant, add in red wine and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the wine reduces to half. Add in half of your beef broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and give it a good mix. Carefully add your roast back into the pot along with carrots and potatoes.
- 3
Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 70 minutes. Once 70 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you can release any excess steam. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
- 4
In a small bowl combine cornstarch and beef broth. Slowly add the mixture into the Instant Pot with the drippings from the beef. Stir until the mixture thickens. Serve gravy over your pot roast, and enjoy!
Instant Pot Roast Beef
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a fork-tender, richly flavored pot roast that practically makes itself? This Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe delivers on that promise, turning a classic comfort food into an effortless weeknight meal or a special Sunday dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe harnesses the power of your Instant Pot to transform a boneless chuck roast into an incredibly tender and juicy centerpiece. The pressure cooking method not only dramatically cuts down on cooking time but also deeply infuses the beef with savory flavors from red wine, robust beef broth, aromatic tomato sauce, and a blend of dried thyme and Italian seasoning. The result is a deeply satisfying meal, complete with tender potatoes and carrots, all swimming in a luscious, rich beef gravy.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. You'll find the chuck roast incredibly tender, falling apart with just a gentle touch, while the accompanying baby gold potatoes and chopped carrots are perfectly soft and infused with the delicious gravy. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of savory beef, sweet vegetables, and a herbaceous, rich sauce. This dish is designed to be a deeply satisfying and hearty meal that warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for cozy evenings.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines as is, you have options to tailor it to your pantry or preferences. Feel free to experiment with different varieties of potatoes, such as small red potatoes or Yukon golds, for a slightly different texture. If red wine isn't an option, you can easily substitute it with an equal amount of additional beef broth. For an even richer flavor, you could include a bay leaf during cooking, though the existing herb blend is incredibly flavorful.
Serving & Context
This Instant Pot Roast Beef is a complete meal in itself, perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you need a hearty, comforting dish. Serve it directly from the Instant Pot, ensuring everyone gets a generous portion of the tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and that incredible, rich gravy.