Prepare a whole meal in a fraction of the time with this Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe! Tender and flavorful beef with buttery potatoes and carrots and a luscious gravy that’s to die for!
I’m a huge fan of making Sunday supper in the Instant Pot! Just like my Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, this recipe contains everything needed to complete your dinner.
Well, I would maybe make some Homemade Rolls to go along with it, but other than that, you’re golden.
Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Cooking a whole meal in one pot makes life so much easier. I especially love using my instant pot because it cooks in a fraction of the time as opposed to the slow cooker.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need in order to make this Pot Roast in the Instant Pot. As always, you can find the full list and measurements in the printable recipe card below.
- Chuck Roast
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Red Wine *optional, but great for added flavor
- Tomato Paste
- Beef Stock
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Carrots
- Yukon Gold baby potatoes
- Herbs – rosemary, thyme and bay leaves
- All purpose flour – for making the gravy
How To Make Pot Roast in Pressure Cooker
To start this recipe, you’ll need to pick out your cut of beef. I love using a Chuck Roast because it’s marbled, giving it great flavor and it’s usually pretty affordable.
PRO TIP: The key to getting this roast to cook in a short amount of time is all based on how small your beef is cut when it goes into the instant pot. If you don’t want to cut your beef into smaller pieces, expect it to take much longer to cook.
Sear Beef
Turn the pressure cooker to SAUTÉ MODE to heat up nice and hot. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add the oil to the pot. Sear the beef on all sides until it’s a nice brown crust on each piece.
Remove the beef from the pot and add in chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes, then toss in garlic and tomato paste.
Deglaze Pot
Deglaze the pan by splashing in red wine and scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Pour in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, as well as the potatoes and carrots.
Place the chunks of beef on top and add in the fragrant rosemary, thyme and bay leaves.
Cook Pot Roast at HIGH Pressure
As long as you cut your beef into smaller pieces (about 3″ chunks), you can get tender beef pot roast with just 35 minutes of HIGH pressure cooking.
Here is a more accurate breakdown of how long it should take from start to finish (because I know how important it is when you’ve got hungry mouths to feed).
- Prep time + Searing time – 17 minutes
- Sauté Onions + Deglaze Pan – 5 minutes
- Come to Pressure – 8 minutes
- High Pressure Cook – 35 minutes
- Natural Pressure Release time – 10 minutes
- Make Gravy – 8 minutes
- TOTAL TIME – 1 hour 23 minutes (give or take a few minutes depending on your experience)
Make Gravy in Instant Pot
You’ll find a lot of recipes that make a gravy using cornstarch, but not here. A traditional gravy is made with a roux (butter and flour), and it’s actually crazy simple to do it right in the instant pot without getting any more pots dirty!
- Once your pot roast is cooked, you’ll remove it to your serving plate along with the potatoes and carrots and cover loosely with foil.
- Pour the liquid that’s in the pot through a fine mesh strainer and skim off any excess fat. I like to use my fat separator/measuring cup which makes this step a breeze!
- Back to the Instant Pot, set it to Sauté mode and add in a couple tablespoons of butter. Whisk in all purpose flour and then gradually whisk in the beef drippings!
That’s it! Delicious and easy flavorful gravy made right in the instant pot and you’ll be so happy with the results.
Tips and Variations –
- Best Type Of Beef For Pot Roast – You can use boneless Chuck Roast, Shoulder Steak, Top Loin Roast. Just make sure you cut them to about 3″ chunks.
- Potatoes – I like to use baby red and gold potatoes. You can also use large red and golds and just cut them into quarters.
- Carrots – Make sure to use large, thick carrots and cut them into 2″ segments. They will be soft when done cooking.
- I like to put the beef ON TOP of the potatoes and carrots because I do not want the meat to boil in the liquid. This creates a tender, fall apart beef that still has a great texture.
- Feel free to adjust the herbs used to your preference!
More Chuck Roast Recipes
Craving more delicious recipes that use a chuck roast? Here are a few of my favorite ones to try…
I’m seriously in love with this recipe. It’s one of our favorite Sunday dinners, especially since everything cooks in just one pot! You’re going to love this delicious and easy recipe!
Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb Chuck Pot Roast, cut into 6 equal size pieces (about 3" chunks)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup red wine, or beef stock
- 1 ½ cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ lb. baby red and gold potatoes
- 5 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2” segments
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Season chuck roast pieces with salt and pepper on all sides. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ mode and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, sear the beef on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a plate.
- To the pot add the onion and sauté about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the red wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and remove any browned bits stuck on the bottom.
- Pour in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes and carrots. Top with the beef chunks, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. Place on the lid and make sure the valve is in the SEALED position. Cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. Once done, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then turn the valve to allow the pressure to finish releasing.
- Discard bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef, potatoes and carrots to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
- Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup and keep just 2 cups. Reserve the onions if desired. Skim any fat off the liquid and set aside.
- Return the instant pot liner to Instant Pot and turn to Sauté mode. Add 2 tbsp butter and let melt. Whisk in the flour and cook about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef drippings and cook until desired thickness of gravy is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Meghan
I make this almost monthly. My entire family loves it, and I always attempt to make some Yorkshire puddings to go with it. Those don’t always turn out, but the pot roast does! Thank you!
Cynthia Jolly
Thank you, Shawn! The recipe is so logical, but the instructions are the true key to this recipe! I have to admit I am a little afraid of my Instant Pot (Okay, a lot afraid) and this offering has given me courage! I appreciate your youthful exuberance and depend on your clever recipes!
Krystal
Best pot roast recipe I’ve ever made! Excellent instructions!
Kelly
Can I skip the gravy step
Lauren
This was by far AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for this recipe! I’ve made it now 5 times and you just can’t get better than this!
Lida Kieu
I can smell the aroma of this dish through the photos.
Carrie Ann Gallegos
I’d like to make this tomorrow. I have a very small roast and slightly less potatoes and carrots. How would I adjust the liquid for a 1.5 lb roast, 1 lb potatoes and about 2 carrots and a little celery?
Shawn
You’ll want to keep the same amount of liquids. The liquid is meant to help build pressure in the instant pot as well as create a base for the gravy after it’s done cooking. Hope that helps!
Jeanne Kawamoto
Can I use beef broth instead of red wine?
Shawn
Yes, that will work too!
Patricia suchodolski
I have a pressure cooker. Is that the same as an insta pot? Also, where does it say saute on a pressure cooker?
Shawn
An instant pot is an electric pressure cooker. It has buttons and different features on the outside. If you have a stove top pressure cooker that’s different. Just sear your pot roast in a skillet prior to placing in your pressure cooker if that’s the type of pressure cooker you have.
Leah C
This is a great recipe! I am starting to use my insta-pot more and this recipe is a great example of why! It was delicious and tender!
Thank you!!!
Sydney Hardie
Will this recipe work in a slow cooker?
Shawn
I’m working on fine-tuning my slow cooker version of this recipe. 🙂
Eric
Made this for diner tonight just like the recipe called for. Meat was very tender, potatoes done just right, carrots a bit soft for my liking and I would of liked a more depth of flavor overall. Will make it again but do some tweaking. Thank you for a good dinner.
Shawn
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe Eric! Yes, the carrots are on the soft side, but that is how my family likes them. 🙂
Eric
Very nice site you have here young lady. Made your rib recipe and it wt turned out just lie you said. Will be giving more of your recipes a try. I only have about 1 1/2 hour to make a meal so pressure cooking is the way to go for me to make the things I like ribs, stew eat. Will be back with comments
Shawn
So glad you’re enjoying the recipes! Thanks Eric!
Lynda
This was a fantastic recipe! Very flavorful!! This was my first time using my Insta pot and you broke everything down and made it very easy….Tasted as if it were cooked all day! I wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you! ♥️Passing this one to many
Anna
This looks FABULOUS, Shawn. Might try it out this weekend as my sister and her family are coming over. And it’s about time I put that $400 instant pot we bought from Target and used only a couple times after our wedding. Let’s see.
Linda Munro
I’m pretty late to the ‘instant pot’ game but this recipe looks like a winner. Excited to try it for my family. Thank you as always for your fabulous recipes, informative suggestions for cooking on your blog and the beautiful photography of the food. Makes my mouth water just looking at them.
Teisha
So excited to make this. Love all the pics and all your directions are so helpful.