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Pot Roast

Cultural Context

Pot roast is a classic American comfort food, often associated with family gatherings and Sunday dinners. It showcases the technique of braising, where tougher cuts of meat become tender through slow cooking. This dish has roots in various European cuisines, reflecting the immigrant influences on American cooking. It is typically served with root vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

AmericanUSmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 pounds London broil
baby carrots
baby potatoes
Worcestershire sauce
vegetable oil
salt
pepper
chicken stock (bouillon cubes)

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.

1

Take the London broil out of the package and season it with salt and pepper.

2

Heat a cast iron pan on an induction cooker and add a little vegetable oil to the pan.

3

Add a little oil to the meat as well to prevent sticking.

4

Once the pan is hot, add the meat and sear it for 2 minutes on one side.

5

After 2 minutes, flip the meat and sear the other side for another 2 minutes.

6

While searing, explain the importance of seasoning early for flavor.

7

After searing both sides, add Worcestershire sauce to the meat.

8

Plug in the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode to start heating.

9

Transfer the seared meat to the Instant Pot and add chicken stock.

10

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to the meat setting for 50 minutes.

11

After 10 minutes, the Instant Pot will seal and start cooking.

12

After the initial hour, release the pressure and check the meat with a fork; if not tender, add another 30 minutes.

13

Once the meat is tender, add the baby potatoes and carrots on top of the meat in the Instant Pot.

14

Seal the Instant Pot again and set it to cook for an additional 10 minutes.

15

After 10 minutes, release the pressure and check the vegetables and meat for tenderness.

16

Remove the vegetables and meat from the Instant Pot and plate them.

Cooking Techniques

searingbraising

Equipment Needed

Instant Potcast iron paninduction cooker

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Also Known As

Beef Pot RoastSlow Cooker Pot Roast

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