The Best Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

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.

Season all sides of the beef with 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt and set aside for one hour to come closer to room temperature.

Make a spice mixture by stirring together 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Peel and cut one large onion into large chunks.

Slice 5 medium carrots and 4 celery stalks into thick long sticks.

Smash 6 garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife and peel away the skins.

After one hour, pat the beef dry with paper towels and rub it with the spice mixture.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' setting on high heat.

When the oil is hot, add the beef and cook until well-browned on all sides, about four minutes per side.

Transfer the browned beef to a plate and add more oil if the pot looks dry.

Add the prepared vegetables to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to sweat and lightly brown.

Transfer the vegetables to a plate.

Add 3 cups of beef broth, 1 teaspoon of bouillon mix or cube, and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the pot.

Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot and turn the 'sauté' function off.

Place the beef back into the pot and scatter the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic around the beef.

Add a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme, as well as a bay leaf.

Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.

When the cooking time is up, wait 10 minutes and then release the remaining pressure using the quick-release button.

Transfer the beef to a cutting board and gently shred to your desired size.

Place the shredded beef onto a serving platter with optional potatoes and serve drizzled with some of the liquid left in the pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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