Instant Pot Mamas Pot Roast Recipes

INSTANT POT® 'POT ROAST'

Steps:

• Pat roast dry and season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add roast to the hot pot and brown for 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add onion to the pot, adding more oil if needed, and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 more minutes. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and thyme.
• Add beef broth. Place roast on top of the mushrooms and onions. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 80 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove roast and vegetables to a bowl.
• Switch to Saute function. When juices begin to bubble, whisk in flour and cook to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Cut chuck roast into 1 - 1.5 inch cubes.
• Turn Instant Pot on saute and add a small amount of canola oil to coast the bottom.
• Combine onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture on both sides of chuck roast.
• Sear chuck roast on both sides in pot.
• Once browned, add balsamic vinegar, beef stock, tomato paste, minced garlic cloves, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir.
• Put lid on the instant pot and select Pressure Cook for 65 minutes.
• While cooking, chop up your vegetables -- potatoes, carrots, onion, celery -- to the desired size.
• Let pressure valve release naturally for about 10 minutes.
• Vent and open lid.
• Add vegetables and replace lid. Pressure cook for 3 minutes and allow the vent naturally before serving.

INSTANT POT® POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
• Combine salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over roast to coat all sides.
• Drizzle oil into the preheated pot. Wait 30 seconds, then place roast into the pot; do not move the meat, allowing it to sear for 3 or 4 minutes. Turn the roast and sear again, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes total.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Close and lock the lid; set vent to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast or 80 minutes for a 5-pound roast. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a platter for serving.