Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast | Boneless Chuck Roast Recipe

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can enhance flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder provides similar texture at a lower cost.

Season the chuck roast with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add vegetable oil.

Once hot, sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the roast and set aside.

Add diced onion and crushed garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.

Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Return the roast to the pot, add rosemary, thyme, crushed tomatoes, and remaining salt and pepper.

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.

Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.

Cooking Techniques

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