The BEST Instant Pot Pot Roast: fabulous gravy and no mushy vegetables! | The Recipe Rebel

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade broth can enhance flavor without additives.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: sirloin roast

💰Cheaper: brisket

Sirloin is leaner, while brisket can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for browning.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour is a common thickening agent and may be more readily available.

In a small bowl, combine seasoning salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle over the roast to season.

Turn Instant Pot to sauté. When it reads hot, add canola oil and sear the roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the meat from the Instant Pot after browning.

Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, adding more oil if necessary. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Scrape any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon to prevent a burn message. Stir to combine.

Return the seared meat to the pot. Put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook for 65 minutes on high pressure.

Once the cook time is over, turn the Instant Pot off and let the pressure release naturally for 10-15 minutes before venting and opening the lid.

Remove the roast to a plate, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Add whole potatoes and thickly sliced carrots to the pot, cover, and cook on Manual or Pressure Cook for 3 minutes.

While the potatoes and carrots cook, shred the beef and keep warm.

After the cook time, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before venting and opening the lid.

Remove potatoes and carrots from the pot and place on a platter with the beef.

Stir in ketchup for brightness. Whisk together corn starch and water, then stir into the gravy.

Turn Instant Pot to sauté and cook, stirring often, until gravy has thickened. Serve with roast beef and vegetables.

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