Mouthwatering Instant Pot Pot Roast
A quick and hearty Instant Pot pot roast with tender beef, rich gravy, and classic vegetables — all made in one pot.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
- Tongs
- Cutting board & knife
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- **Beef**
- - 1 tbsp oil
- - 1 boneless beef chuck roast 3–5 lb
- **Seasoning**
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp onion powder
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
- **Vegetables**
- - 1 lb baby red potatoes
- - 1 lb carrots
- - 1 yellow onion chopped
- **Liquid**
- - 4 cups beef broth
- - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- **Gravy**
- - 2 tbsp cornstarch
- - ¼ cup water
- **Optional Garnish**
- - Chopped parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Mix seasoning and rub all over roast.
- Sear roast in Instant Pot using Sauté (2–3 min/side).
- Deglaze with broth + Worcestershire, add veggies and roast.
- Pressure cook: 60 min (3 lb) or 80–90 min (4–5 lb). Natural release 10–15 min.
- Remove meat + veg. Make gravy by whisking cornstarch + water into hot broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Shred roast, serve with veggies and gravy. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Use well-marbled chuck roast
- Let pressure release naturally for best texture
- Gravy thickens quickly—watch it closely
- Let pressure release naturally for best texture
- Gravy thickens quickly—watch it closely