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Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast
Learn how to prepare a pot roast in the Instant Pot that’s incredibly tender and full of flavor. This straightforward recipe guarantees a beef dish that will delight your whole family. Whether you use an Instant Pot or another electric pressure cooker, the result will be fantastic. For the best pot roast, opt for tougher cuts like chuck, brisket, or round. You can also include baby potatoes, which turn soft and complement the dish. The carrots, celery, and garlic contribute significantly to the flavors, but they may become quite soft during cooking, so consider your preference when serving them.
You Will Need
- For Pot Roast
- 3 pounds beef chuck, brisket, or round (see notes)
- Salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large onion
- 5 medium carrots (12 ounces)
- 4 celery stalks
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tablespoons high-heat cooking oil
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 to 2 bouillon cubes or bouillon mix (optional, see notes)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 ounces baby potatoes (optional)
- For Optional Gravy
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cream (optional)
Directions
Prepare Beef and Vegetables
Step 1: Season all sides of the beef with a generous amount of salt (2 to 3 teaspoons) and then set aside, at room temperature, for one hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, make a spice mixture by stirring the onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until blended.
