Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef cuts are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while instant mashed potatoes save time and money.

Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté'.

Sprinkle both sides of the pot roast with salt, black pepper and paprika and set aside.

Add oil and butter to the Instant Pot. When the oil is hot and has a shimmer, add the roast and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Transfer the roast to a plate.

Add the quartered onion and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to caramelize and brown. Add garlic and sear for 30 seconds.

Slowly add the broth while scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spatula.

Place the Instant Pot trivet over the vegetable/broth mixture and set the Instant Pot to 'Pressure Cook or Manual' on HIGH for 55 minutes.

Place the roast on top of the trivet.

Place the rosemary and thyme sprigs on the roast.

If adding root vegetables, place them on top of the roast and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.

Pour the wine over the vegetables and roast.

Place the lid on the pot and turn to LOCK position. Set the vent to SEALED position.

When cooking time is done, allow the Instant Pot to natural release for about 10 minutes. When the float valve drops, it is safe to open the lid.

Transfer the root vegetables to a platter, and remove the roast by the handles of the trivet. Discard the herb sprigs and transfer the roast to the platter with the vegetables. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté'.

To make the gravy, use an immersion blender to purée the liquid and vegetables in the bottom of the pot. Season with salt & pepper if needed, and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.

Remove excess fat from the roast and divide into large chunks for serving. Quarter the carrots.

Serve the root vegetables and roast with hot gravy.

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