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Instant Pot Roast (Tender & Flavorful)

A classic **pot roast** is the ultimate comfort food, and making it in the **Instant Pot** means you can enjoy fork-tender beef in **a fraction of the time**! This **Instant Pot Roast** features **juicy, fall-apart beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy**—all cooked in one pot for maximum flavor and convenience.
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Equipment

  • - Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • Tongs
  • - Cutting board & knife
  • - Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Pot Roast**
  • - 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 large onion sliced
  • - 4 cloves garlic minced
  • - 2 cups beef broth
  • - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • - 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • - 3 large carrots cut into chunks
  • - 1 lb baby potatoes or diced Yukon Gold
  • #### **For the Gravy**
  • - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • - 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Sear the Roast**
  • Set the **Instant Pot to “Sauté”** mode and heat **olive oil**.
  • Season roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Sear roast for **3-4 minutes per side** until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • #### **Step 2: Build the Flavor**
  • Add **sliced onion and garlic** to the pot, stirring for **2 minutes**.
  • Pour in **beef broth**, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
  • #### **Step 3: Pressure Cook**
  • Return the roast to the Instant Pot and close the lid.
  • Set to **“Pressure Cook” (High Pressure) for 60 minutes**.
  • Once finished, let the pressure **naturally release for 15 minutes**, then do a quick release.
  • #### **Step 4: Add Vegetables & Finish Cooking**
  • Add **carrots and potatoes** to the pot.
  • Pressure cook for an additional **10 minutes** and do a **quick release** when done.
  • #### **Step 5: Make the Gravy**
  • Remove roast and vegetables, tent with foil.
  • Turn Instant Pot to **Sauté mode**.
  • Whisk together **cornstarch and water**, then stir into the broth.
  • Simmer for **2-3 minutes** until thickened.
  • #### **Step 6: Serve & Enjoy**
  • Slice or shred the roast.
  • Serve with vegetables and drizzle with homemade gravy.