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Chuck Roast Instant Pot

Delicious Chuck Roast Instant Pot: Tender Comfort in Minutes

This Chuck Roast Instant Pot recipe offers an easy way to create a tender and flavorful meal in less than two hours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Natural Release Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Helps achieve a beautiful brown crust
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances natural flavors
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adds heat
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Infuses savory depth
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder Provides aromatic sweetness
For the Roast
  • 1 cup beef broth Keeps roast moist
  • 3 pounds chuck roast Main ingredient
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Adds tangy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Deepens flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Herbal flavor
For the Gravy
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Thickens gravy
  • 1 tablespoon water Mix with cornstarch

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.
  3. Brown the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side, then set it aside.
  4. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and thyme.
  5. Return the roast to the pot, secure the lid, and set to cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  6. Allow for a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Remove the roast and let it rest for a few minutes on a cutting board.
  8. Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the strained cooking liquid in the pot to thicken the gravy.
  9. Slice the roast against the grain and serve topped with the thickened gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 50gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot before adding the roast for proper searing. Let the roast rest after cooking for juicier slices.

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