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Are you searching for a quick and convenient dinner recipe, that is delicious, mouth-watering, and restaurant-style too? Instant Pot beef Roast is just the right answer! Since my mother cooked it for all of us, it has been a comfort food for those long winter nights. It comprises the most tender and juicy beef chunks, vegetables, aromatic gravy, and spicy flavor, If you follow this recipe my way!
If you like the idea of Instant Pot beef Roast, do try my signature recipe of Instant Pot Pepper Beef Casserole, which is also a quick, easy, and mouthwatering dinner idea. Remember to serve them with Chef’s special Smashed Sweet Potatoes to make it a complete meal.
Why cook the beef roast in an instant pot?
This question often popped up in my mind when I was a learner! But then I remembered, “Oh yeah! mom had to spend the entire day cooking the beef just to make it tender!”
So here is the answer! The fact is, An instant pot will make the most succulent, juicy, and tender beef roast within 15 to 30 minutes. And it turns out delicious too! So whenever I need to make a quick dinner, I use my Instant Pot to cook the beef. It saves me hours to get the meat roasted and tender. Just be sure to give at least 20 minutes for each pound of meat you need to cook.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
You will need:
- Olive oil
- Beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper
- Yellow onion
- Beef broth
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Dry onion soup mix
- Red Potatoes
- Baby carrots
- Cornstarch
- Parsley
Ingredient Substitutes and Variations
You can substitute many ingredients in this recipe to create a more flavorful dish. The substitutes make it easy to make the recipe even if you do not have all the specified ingredients.
Beef Cut: For the recipe, you need to have a cut of beef that is well-marbled, i.e. have some amount of fat with the meat too. This makes it easy to cook and shred. The shoulder cut is most preferred, but tenderloin and brisket are equally good cuts too.
Broth: As a health-conscious chef, I always use a low-sodium broth to make the gravies. You can make the bone broth at home by roasting bones with tomatoes and garlic in the oven. Add all this to at least 4 liters of water and boil. Keep simmering until you get 2 liters of broth. Homemade broth is tastier and has a much lower sodium content.
Vegetables: In my recipe, I have used baby carrots and red potatoes to include the necessary carbs.
You can make your version more flavorful by adding a capsicum to the gravy. You can also replace red potatoes with whole potatoes and chop them into small chunks before adding.
Yellow onion: Yellow onions give a depth of flavor and aroma to the beef roast. You can also use dry onion powder, or powdered soup mixes with onion flavor. These mixes make the gravy flavorful and give a restaurant-style taste.
Worcestershire sauce: If you do not have Worcestershire sauce, try a mix of Dark soy sauce and oyster sauce. The combination works well for most meats and will enhance the natural flavor of beef broth.
Dijon Mustard: Dijon mustard has a very strong flavor and aroma. If you want to lighten it up or replace Dijon mustard, use powdered mustard or yellow mustard paste.
Spice Mix: Usually, I season the beef cut with only salt and coarsely ground black pepper. But sometimes, I mix up a bit of garlic powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and whole allspice powder and season beef with this spice mix.. it ends up more flavorful and spicy. You can make a spice mix, adding thyme, rosemary, and basil too.
Tools Required:
For cooking a beef roast in an Instant Pot, I’d recommend having an Instant Pot with at least a 6-quart capacity and both pressure cooking and sauté functions. This size allows for the meat and vegetables to cook evenly without overcrowding. Additionally, having both pressure cooking and sauté functions gives you the flexibility to brown the meat before pressure cooking, which enhances the flavor of the dish. For this recipe, I have used my Instant Pot Rio 6-quart, and believe me, it has slashed my workload to half!
Other than an Instant Pot, you need
- Serving Plates
- Aluminum Foil
- Forks etc.
How to make the Instant Pot Beef Roast?
Step one: Sear the Beef
Okay, so first things first. After you finally have a nice, clean cut of beef, you need to coat it with spices.
The usual combination is the kosher salt and the coarsely ground black pepper. You can also add garlic powder, coriander, and cumin powder to spice it up. Herbs like rosemary and thyme will make it aromatic.
When you have the spice mix ready, poke holes in the beef with the help of a fork. Apply the spice mix thoroughly on both sides of the beef.
When it’s done, get your Instant Pot ready. Drizzle a bit of olive oil in its pot, and set the “Saute” or “Sear” setting. Saute beef for 5 minutes or until the color is changed on both sides.
Remove on a plate and set aside.
Step 2: Tenderize the meat
In the same pot, saute cubed yellow onion. When it’s soft, add the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
Next, you need to apply some Dijon mustard or yellow mustard paste on the beef cut. Mix it up with a powdered soup mix to give a depth of flavor.
Add the beef to the broth mix and lock the lid of the instant pot tightly. Select to cook for at least 75 minutes to get the tender meat.
When the timer goes off, allow the instant pot to release its steam naturally for at least 10 to 12 minutes. When the steam has escaped, carefully open the lid and be cautious not to burn yourself.
Remove the roasted beef onto a plate and cover it with an aluminum foil.
Step 3: Cooking the vegetables.
Now we need to cook the vegetables in the liquid that was left after tenderizing the meat. Heat the pot and then add carrots, capsicum and potatoes. Cook them in an instant pot for 3 to 5 minutes. When the time is up, allow the steam to release naturally. Drop the valve and make sure all the steam is removed before opening the lid.
Dish out the vegetables on a plate as well. Keep the remaining liquid in the pot to prepare the gravy,
Step 4: Cooking the Gravy
Select the soup/gravy setting on your instant pot.
In a small mixing cup, mix the cornstarch and cold water. Add this to the instant pot and keep stirring gently until the gravy thickens. At this stage, you can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spice mix you prefer.
Step 5: Assembling:
Just before serving, shred the beef roast and plate it on a serving platter. Assemble the vegetables. Pour the gravy over the beef roast and vegetables. Garnish with thyme and parsley or chopped coriander.
Tips to Remember:
- If you are using small carrots, baby potatoes, and capsicums, do note that they require less time to get tender. I always spend less time on my Instant Pot to ensure the vegetables are not mushy.
- If you have a frozen beef roast, and you want to cook it directly without thawing, set an additional time of 20-25 minutes so that it tenderizes well. However, I will recommend thawing the beef roast before you start cooking.
How to store The Instant Pot Roast?
You can store the leftover beef roast because it tastes better the next day! Place the pot roast in an air-tight container and refrigerate it. It will keep well for 3 days.
How to Freeze?
If you need to freeze the roast, you need to cool it down completely. I recommend that you freeze the beef roast, vegetables, and gravies in separate air-tight containers. They will last for up to 3 months. You can thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before preparing it.
Reheating method:
Whenever I reheat my leftovers, I add a little beef broth or water to the beef roast and set the pot on medium-low flame. This heats the beef roast as if it is just fresh. Keep stirring in between to ensure that it is evenly heated.
Sides that go well with Instant Pot Beef Roast
You can serve your Beef Roast with
- Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
- French Onion Soup
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Guacamole
- Honey Chicken Asparagus
Frequently asked questions:
Why is my roast beef tough in Instant Pot?
If the beef turns out to be tough after cooking in the instant pot, choose to cook for at least 15 minutes more at the high-pressure setting. The additional time and pressure will help break the connective tissue and tenderize the meat.
How much liquid to add to the Instant Pot for roast?
According to my experience, 1½ cups of broth or water is fine to cook the beef in an instant pot. You need to add 1 cup of broth or water whereas the other ½ cup comes from the juices released from the meat and vegetables.
More Dinner Recipes to try:
If you want to make more lip-smacking beef-based dinners, try my following recipes
- Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Easy Roast Beef with Gravy
- Instant Pot Pepper Beef Casserole
- Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup
- Air fryer Meatloaf
Related Recipes You Can Try
Easy Instant Pot Beef Roast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 30 gm olive oil
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion diced approximately 150 grams
- 1 ½ cups or 355 gm beef broth
- 1 tablespoon or 16 gm tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon or 5 gm Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard: 60 grams
- 1 packet of dry onion soup mix approximately 28 grams
- 6 medium red potatoes quartered
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot on sauté mode, and add olive oil.
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in Instant Pot until browned on all sides.
- Add diced onions, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and dry onion soup mix.
- Lock the lid, and set it to high pressure for 50 minutes (120°C / 250°F).
- Naturally, release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Remove the beef from the pot, wrap it in aluminum foil, and set aside.
- Add potatoes and carrots, lock the lid, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes on high pressure (120°C / 250°F).
- Naturally, release pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release. Plate out the vegetables and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water, and stir into Instant Pot until thickened.
- Shred the beef with the help of a fork and set it on the serving platter. Set the vegetables and pour gravy all over.
- Garnish with parsley before serving. Enjoy your Instant Pot beef roast!
