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When you’re craving comfort food, it doesn’t get any better than Instant Pot Pot Roast. This easy recipe has fall apart tender beef, potatoes and carrots in a flavorful gravy. It’s the perfect family-friendly meal for Sunday dinner. Pot roast used to be reserved just for days when you had hours to slow cook a roast in the oven. As it has done for so many other classic recipes, the Instant Pot makes cooking a pot roast faster than using the stove or oven. What’s even better is that the pressure cooking process intensifies the flavors of the ingredients and makes the meat unbelievably tender. This truly is the best pot roast recipe I’ve tried! I would still consider Instant Pot pot roast to be a weekend meal, as it takes just over two hours of total time to make. Most of that time is inactive, so don’t worry that you will spend all afternoon in the kitchen. I don’t have time for that, and I know you don’t either. If you want to make pot roast on a weekday, try my Slow Cooker Pot Roast, which you can prep in the morning and then cook all day in your crock pot. And if you’re looking for a slightly faster Instant Pot beef recipe, try my easy Instant Pot Beef Stew. Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Ingredient Notes & SubstitutionsIn this pot roast recipe, simple ingredients come together to make a meal that’s flavorful and satisfying.
Find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below. How to Make Instant Pot Pot RoastHere is an overview of the recipe steps. If you are new to using an Instant Pot, you might find my guide on How to Use an Instant Pot helpful.
Cooking a Roast from Frozen in an Instant PotI recommend thawing your chuck roast if possible, since you won’t be able to brown a frozen roast and will miss out on the flavor that searing adds to the pot roast. If you don’t have time to thaw, you can cook a frozen roast in your pressure cooker. You will just have to increase the pressure cooking time and skip the step of browning the meat. Pressure cook a frozen 3 pound beef chuck roast for 90 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then add your potatoes and carrots and pressure cook for 5 minutes more. If your roast is larger than 3 pounds, add 10 minutes per pound to the pressure cooking time. Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe Tips
What to Serve with Instant Pot Pot RoastWith the gravy and vegetables, this pot roast is a hearty meal that doesn’t need much in the way of side dishes. I like to serve some crusty bread or dinner rolls on the side for soaking up extra gravy. A green salad is a nice, fresh addition to this one pot meal. Storage & Reheating TipsLeftover pot roast is a meal to look forward to, and can be even more flavorful on the second and third day. To store in the fridge or freezer and reheat:
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Instant Pot Pot RoastCourse Main Course Cuisine American Keyword chuck roast instant pot, instant pot pot roast, instant pot roast, pot roast recipe, pressure cooker recipes Prep Time25 mins Cook Time1 hr 5 mins Inactive Time35 mins Total Time2 hrs 5 mins Servings 8 servings Calories 430kcal Comforting and hearty Instant Pot Pot Roast with fall apart tender beef, potatoes, carrots and a flavorful gravy. This easy pot roast recipe is the perfect meal for Sunday dinner.
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7720IU | Vitamin C: 22.9mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4.7mg Nutrition information is an estimate. Save Recipe This site contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Kristine's Kitchen! How long does a 4 lb roast take in an instant pot?FAQ: If you do not have the same size cut of meat as called for in the recipe, assume 20 minutes of cook time for every pound of meat. So a 4-pound roast will need 80 minutes of cook time and a 5-pound roast will need 100 minutes of cook time.
How many minutes per pound do you cook meat in an instant pot?Cook for 20 minutes (per pound of meat) at high pressure for large chunks and 15 minutes (per pound of meat) for small chunks. Use a quick pressure release method.
How long do you slow cook a beef roast in an instant pot?Add in the roast, place the lid on the instant pot with the vent open. Select slow cook, and set to high heat for 4 – 5 hours. Depending how thick your roast is, you may need an additional time. Chuck roasts should be ok for 4 hours.
How long do you cook a roast for per pound?Regardless of the size of your roast, aim for cooking at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), for 20 minutes per pound. After resting for 15 to 20 minutes your roast should reach its final internal temperature, which could be 5 to 15 degrees higher than when removed from the oven.
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