Best 13 Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipes

INSTANT POT® POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
• Combine salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over roast to coat all sides.
• Drizzle oil into the preheated pot. Wait 30 seconds, then place roast into the pot; do not move the meat, allowing it to sear for 3 or 4 minutes. Turn the roast and sear again, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes total.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Close and lock the lid; set vent to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast or 80 minutes for a 5-pound roast. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a platter for serving.

INSTANT POT® VENISON POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Place venison roast in the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes. Flip roast over and sear for 2 minutes more. Cancel Saute mode.
• Place water in a small bowl and add beef stew seasoning; whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over the roast.
• Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot and spoon sauce over them to coat.
• Close and lock the lid again. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving plates. Season with salt and pepper.

INSTANT POT® CLASSIC POT ROAST

Steps:

• Rub beef with salt and pepper. Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® insert with cooking spray. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes on first side until browned. Turn and cook 4 to 6 minutes on second side until browned. Transfer to medium bowl using tongs.
• Add onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Stir in broth. Select CANCEL. Stir in carrots, celery, garlic and thyme. Stir in potatoes. Add beef to mixture in insert.
• Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 45 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
• Remove beef to serving platter. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Select SAUTE, and adjust to normal; heat liquid to simmering. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL. Serve vegetables with beef.

QUICK + EASY INSTANT POT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add beef and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Season with salt and pepper, then add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, tomato paste and beef broth.
• Top beef with potatoes and carrots.
• Cover and lock the lid in place. Place the vent to the sealing position and set to manual on high pressure for 40 minutes. When the cook time is done, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.
• Release remaining pressure and remove the lid. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots and potatoes to a serving dish. Transfer pot roast to same dish and garnish with parsley.
• If a gravy is desired, set the pot to saute mode and bring cooking liquid to a simmer. Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cooking liquid. Add the cornstarch mixture back to the simmering liquid; cook and stir until thickened. Spoon some of the gravy over the pot roast before serving.
• Serves: 6; Calories: 342; Total Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 19 grams; Sugars: 4 grams; Protein: 45 grams; Sodium: 538 milligrams; Cholesterol: 123 milligrams; Fiber: 4 gram.

EASY INSTANT POT BEEF POT ROAST

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot. Place the lid on top and move the knob to "sealing".
• Press the MEAT/STEW button for 60 minutes.
• Let the Instant Pot do a natural release (may take 15-20 minutes).
• Remove the roast and cut into slices (it should be very tender and fall apart easily).
• Serve roast with potatoes and carrots on the side.

INSTANT POT® YANKEE POT ROAST

Steps:

• Pat chuck roast dry with a paper towel. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture all over the roast, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks to the meat.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil. Add roast to the hot oil and cook, without turning, until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn roast to brown each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.
• Add onion, garlic, and minced rosemary to the pot; cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add beef stock, wine, and tomato paste and simmer while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return roast to the pot along with bay leaf.
• Close and lock the lid, select Meat/Stew function, and set timer for 40 minutes.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate and tent with aluminum foil for 15 minutes.
• Add carrots, pearl onions, and celery to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Slice roast against the grain, or use 2 forks to pull meat into chunks. Transfer roast, vegetables, and sauce to a serving platter. Discard bay leaf and garnish with rosemary sprigs.

ASIAN POT ROAST IN AN INSTANT POT®

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil; when hot, add chuck roast and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove roast and set aside. Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Add onion, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water, tamari, stevia, and bouillon cube.
• Return roast to the pot. Close and lock the lid; set pressure to High and set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove roast and transfer to a plate.
• Add red bell peppers to the pot and whisk in arrowroot. Set pot to Saute mode; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and bell peppers are softened, about 5 minutes. Return roast to pot; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro.

INSTANT POT KALUA PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt and liquid smoke over meat.
• Set your instant pot to "saute" and add olive oil to the bottom.
• Once it's heated up, saute pork roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
• Remove pork from the instant pot and set aside.
• Place trivet into the bottom of the instant pot and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your pot.
• Place your pork on the trivet, seal your lid, and set your pressure cook or manual button to 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
• Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
• Serve over rice, topped with your favorite veggies and teriyaki sauce.

CRANBERRY PORK ROAST (INSTANT POT/SLOW COOKER) RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• Heavily S/P the roast on all sides Place oil in a hot pan and sear the outside of the meat Remove from pan and place in slow cooker or Instant Pot Cook onions until translucent Add to slow cooker or instant pot Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 6-8 hours on high (slow cooker) or 35 minutes on high pressure in Instant Pot. Shred with a fork and remove bones prior to serving. Add additional S/P to taste.

INSTANT POT® 'POT ROAST'

Steps:

• Pat roast dry and season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add roast to the hot pot and brown for 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add onion to the pot, adding more oil if needed, and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 more minutes. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and thyme.
• Add beef broth. Place roast on top of the mushrooms and onions. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 80 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove roast and vegetables to a bowl.
• Switch to Saute function. When juices begin to bubble, whisk in flour and cook to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT ROAST WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Press Saute button on electric pressure cooker to heat up pan. When the display says "Hot", add the oil, and wait until it shimmers.
• Sprinkle roast evenly with pepper.
• Brown chuck roast in one layer (if it doesn't all fit, brown in 2 batches, but it is best if all fits on one level) on both sides. Remove chuck roast temporarily.
• Add onion soup mix, beef bouillon cubes, and 2 cups water. Using a flat spatula, deglaze bottom of pan. Return chuck roast to pan.
• Secure lid. Set for Pressure Cooking at High pressure, adjust time if necessary to 25 minutes. Begin "SAUTE MAUSHROOMS".
• When pressure cooking has completed, allow pressure to reduce naturally, until the pin drops on its own, about 20-30 minutes. Remove lid, directing steam away from you.
• Remove roast, keep warm. Press Saute button.
• SAUTE MUSHROOMS:.
• While roast is cooking, saute mushrooms. Once sauteed, toss in a splash of dry sherry, and let cook down until liquid evaporates. Magic is happening. Once cooked, remove from heat.
• MOCK CREAM OF WHATEVER SOUP:.
• In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk milk and cornstarch until well blended. Whisk in softened butter, beef bouillon granules, salt and pepper.
• In the pressure cooker pan (which should be on Saute on the "Normal" or "More" setting), whisk continuously as you slowly add the milk/cornstarch mixture to the pressure cooker pan.
• Whisk until the contents come to a boil (easier at "More" setting). Press Keep Warm/Off button. Press Saute button, then press Adjust button until it shows "Less". Simmer for one minute to thicken.
• FINISH:.
• Add sauteed mushrooms to sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
• Slice roast into large chunks or thick slices, and plate.
• Pour onion and mushroom gravy over slices, or serve in a gravy boat.

INSTANT POT® "ROAST" HERBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® with cooking spray. Add broth to insert; place rack in bottom of insert.
• Place onion inside chicken cavity; tie legs with cooking twine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In small bowl, mix melted butter, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper; brush on chicken. Place chicken breast side up on rack. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 27 minutes. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally. Internal temperature in thigh should be at least 165°F using instant-read thermometer. If chicken is not done, select MANUAL and cook on high pressure 2 to 5 minutes longer. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally.
• When cool enough to handle, carefully transfer chicken to cutting board, and remove rack.
• Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat liquid to simmering. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water; stir into liquid, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Carve chicken; serve with gravy.

INSTANT POT® PORK ROAST WITH CAULIFLOWER GRAVY

Steps:

• Place cauliflower, water, onion, celery, and garlic in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place pork roast on top and season with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork to a baking dish and transfer cooked vegetables and broth to a blender.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bake pork in the preheated oven while you prepare the gravy, allowing the fat to render and edges to crisp up.
• Cover the blender and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend vegetables until smooth.
• Turn the Instant Pot® to the Saute function. Add coconut oil and mushrooms and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in blended vegetables and continue to cook until gravy has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove pork from the oven and shred with two forks. Serve with mushroom gravy.