Instant Pot Chuck Roast

This Instant Pot Chuck Roast is a game-changer! Pressure cooking makes an incredibly tender and flavorful chuck roast recipe that is comfort food at its best. It’s easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour – so it’s perfect for Sunday dinner or even the holidays!

Ingredients  

• 3 lb. boneless chuck roast
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil split
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• ⅓ cup red wine
• 1 ½ cups beef broth split
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 ½ tsp. kosher or sea salt split
• 1 ½ tsp. pepper
• 4 sprigs dried thyme
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. corn starch
• 1 lb. potatoes potatoes of choice, we used baby gold potatoes
• 4 large carrots chopped

Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot

• It’s quick and easy to make without compromising on flavor. Your average pot roast might take hours to cook in the oven or slow cooker – Instant Pot Pot Roast takes under 2 hours with minimal prep.
• The ingredients are simple – you don’t need anything fancy to make this pot roast. It’s a classic pot roast recipe everyone will love, made easy.
• It’s budget-friendly. Chuck roast is an inexpensive cut of beef, so it’s perfect for making an economical pot roast for a party or even the holidays.

Instant Pot Beef Roast Ingredients

• Boneless chuck roast, cut into halves
• Vegetable oil
• Garlic
• Onion
• Red wine
• Beef broth
• Tomato sauce
• Kosher or sea salt
• Pepper
• Fresh thyme
• Fresh rosemary
• Corn starch

Chuck Roast Instant Pot Recipe

1. Generously season all sides of your roast with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot onto sauté mode.
2. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add in half of your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add your roast.
3. Sear for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes. Remove roast and set aside.
   
4. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pot, along with diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. When soft and fragrant, add in red wine and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the wine reduces to half.
6. Add in half of your beef broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and give it a good mix. Carefully add your roast back into the pot along with carrots and potatoes. 
   
7. Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 70 minutes. Once 70 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 20 minutes.
8. After 20 minutes, you can release any excess steam. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. 
   
9. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and beef broth. Slowly add the mixture into the Instant Pot with the drippings from the beef. Stir until the mixture thickens.
10. Serve gravy over your pot roast, and enjoy!

Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot Tips

• It’s important to let the pressure release naturally, so leave it for another 20 minutes after cooking.
• Feel free to release the vent after 20 minutes. This will release any extra steam and allow you to open the lid.
• Cutting the roast into halves helps cut down on the cooking time in the pressure cooker and allows you to distribute the seasoning more evenly, giving you a more flavorful dish.
• Discover more ways to cook chuck roast with our Best Beef Chuck Roast Recipes!

Instant Pot Chuck Roast FAQs

How long to cook roast beef in the Instant Pot?

Cook roast beef in the Instant Pot at approximately 20 minutes per pound, until it is fall-apart tender and easy to shred with a fork. Adjust according to the size of your roast.

How do you thicken pot roast gravy in the instant pot?

You can thicken pot roast gravy in the Instant Pot by using a slurry. One of the best ways to thicken a sauce is to simply make a mixture of liquid and cornstarch, also known as a cornstarch slurry. You can do this with water and cornstarch or broth and cornstarch.