1-2 hours8 peopleAmerican

Classic Pot Roast

By Urvashi Pitre

8 people

1-2 hours

Medium

Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free, Nut Free

Yield: 8 people

Ingredients

1 3 lb chuck roast
1 cup diced onions
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups pearl onions or 1 white onion
1 1/2 cups chopped long white potatoes
2 pieces stalks of celery
1 cup quartered mushrooms

This one is easy and faster than most other pot roast recipes mainly because the roast is cut into three smaller pieces. Why cook one large roast, have it take forever, and cook unevenly, only to shred it later? #ruthlessefficiency, people!

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the roast in the Instant Pot.
In a blender, combine the diced onions, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce over the roast.
Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a quick release to depressurize.
Open the lid, and stir in the carrots, pearl onions, potatoes, celery, and mushrooms. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
Carefully transfer the roast to a bowl and coarsely shred it, then transfer onto a serving platter. Arrange the vegetables around the meat.
Serve the pot liquid as a sauce on the side.

Notes

Per Serving Calories: 250
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 34g

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About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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