Instant Pot Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

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With an Instant Pot and simple ingredients like carrots and potatoes, you can have a flavorful, comforting pot roast in less time than using an oven or slow cooker.

A serving bowl of Instant Pot pot roast with carrots and potatoes
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 pound baby potatoes

  • 1 ½ cups baby carrots

  • 1 medium onion, quartered

  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Instant Pot pot roast with potatoes and carrots

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  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) set to the Sauté function. Add roast to hot oil and cook until browned all over, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Pour in broth.

    A pot roast being seared in an Instant Pot

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  3. Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, soup mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake until vegetables are evenly coated.

    A large zip top plastic bag with potatoes, carrots, and onion in oil and soup mix

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  4. Pour mixture into the pressure cooker and spread out evenly.

    An Instant Pot with seared pot roast topped with seasoned carrots, potatoes, and onion

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  5. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build. Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

    An Instant Pot with cooked pot roast with carrots and potatoes

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  6. Transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter, leaving drippings in the pot.

    A large serving platter with Instant Pot pot roast, carrots, and potatoes

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  7. Select the Sauté function and bring drippings to a boil. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; pour into the drippings. Cook, stirring frequently, until gravy is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Slice roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.

    An Instant Pot with thickened gravy

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
16g Fat
19g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 1005mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 587mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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