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Instant Pot Pot Roast

Instant Pot Pot Roast

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Instant Pot Pot Roast, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming family meal. This recipe features tender beef infused with aromatic herbs, complemented by hearty root vegetables and a luscious gravy that ties everything together. With the Instant Pot, you can enjoy a full-flavored roast in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional methods. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6 medium carrots
  • 1.5 pounds whole baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
  • Fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening gravy)
  • 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening gravy)

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the beef chuck roast in half and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode and brown the beef on all sides for about 4 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Sauté chopped onions until softened, then add minced garlic and cook briefly before turning off sauté mode.
  4. 4. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. 5. Return the beef to the pot along with thyme, close the lid, and pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
  6. 6. After natural release for 10 minutes, add carrots and potatoes on top of the beef, cook for another 5 minutes under pressure.
  7. 7. Once done, shred the beef and optionally thicken gravy using cornstarch mixed with water.

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