• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Heather's Homemade Kitchen logo
  • Home
  • All Recipes
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast

    September 27, 2022 | Updated September 28, 2022 | Heather

    JUMP TO RECIPE RATE RECIPE
    Instant Pot pot roast on oval platter with potatoes, carrots and gravy, and being served with large serving fork.

    This Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast dinner complete with tender veggies and gravy is the perfect family dinner. A flavorful one pot dinner that is sure to please everyone around the table.

    Closer view of Instant Pot pot roast on oval serving platter with extra potatoes and carrots in bowl next to platter and bowl of gravy on other side of platter.

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Click HERE to read my policies.

    Why We Love Instant Pot Pot Roast

    • Making a tender, fall apart roast has never been so easy. An easy recipe that makes the pressure cooker do all the work.
    • Family friendly dinner.
    • A complete one pot meal with beef, veggies and a flavorful gravy.
    • Any leftovers make the best shredded beef or smothered hot beef sandwiches.
    • An entire pot roast dinner done in 2 hours... yes please! That's a fraction of the time a classic pot roast takes in the oven or slow cooker.

    Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe Ingredients

    • Beef Chuck Roast
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Olive Oil
    • Minced Garlic
    • Tomato Paste
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Beef Broth
    • Dried Thyme
    • Dried Parsley Flakes
    • Homemade Onion Soup Mix
    • Carrots
    • Creamer Potatoes
    • Corn Starch
    • Water
    Instant Pot pot roasat ingredients.

    Substitution Suggestions:

    • Beef Chuck Roast: Chuck is the best cut of meat for pot roast because it falls apart so easily and stays moist thanks to all the fat marbling. You could use brisket, but that cut of beef is a lot more money. Top or bottom round roasts can also be used, but can get a little dry since they are leaner cuts of meat.
    • Olive Oil: Any neutral oil will work. Avocado, canola or vegetable oil can all be used. I use olive oil because I think it has the best flavor.
    • Homemade Onion Soup Mix: I like to use my own onion soup mix recipe, however you can use a store bough packet if that is easier for you.
    • Carrots: I like to use regular large carrots for this recipe because they stay more tender. If needed you can use already processed baby carrots, but they will turn out a bit more soft.
    • Creamer Potatoes: Baby red potatoes would also work well with this recipe. If you want to use russet potatoes or yukon golds, you'll need to cut them into about 1½ inch cubes so they don't get too mushy.
    Straight top view of Instant Pot pot roast on oval platter with potatoes and carrots.

    This pressure cooker pot roast recipe is a hearty meal and a great recipe to serve to the entire family.

    How to Make Instant Pot Pot Roast

    1. Set instant pot to the Sauté function and add olive oil.
    2. Dry beef roast with paper towels and season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper. If needed, cut the roast in half.
    3. Once the pot is hot, add the beef and sear on both sides, about 3 minutes each side. Remove beef to clean plate.
    4. Turn off the instant pot.
    5. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the instant pot and sauté for about a minute until the garlic fragrant.
    6. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping all the browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
    7. Gently place beef back into the instant pot and sprinkle the top with dried thyme, dried parsley and onion soup mix.
    Roast prepared in Instant Pot and ready to be cooked.
    1. Secure the instant pot lid on and set the pressure valve to sealing position.
    2. Select manual high pressure and set for 70 minutes.
    3. When the cook time ends, let the instant pot do a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then carefully do a quick release.
    4. Once the pin has dropped, carefully remove the lid and add the chopped carrots and baby potatoes on top of the roast.
    Potatoes and carrots added on top of beef roast in instant pot.
    1. Replace lid on pot, set valve to sealing and set it at high pressure for 6 minutes.
    2. When the 6 minutes ends, carefully do a quick release.
    3. After the pin has dropped, remove the lid and gently remove the carrots and potatoes to a bowl and the beef to a large plate. Leave all the cooking liquid and juices in the pot.
    4. Set the instant pot to Sauté. Whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a cornstarch slurry.
    5. Add the slurry to the juices in the pot and whisk well. Let it cook, whisking often, until the gravy has thickened. Turn instant pot off once thickened.
    6. Shred the pot roast with two forks and serve with veggies and gravy.
    Instant Pot pot roast being served wit large serving fork.

    Can I Use Frozen Beef in this Recipe?

    Yes! Since the roast is being cooked in the pressure cooker you can start with a frozen chuck roast. With a frozen roast you will not be able to sear it, but that's ok it will still end up a delicious pot roast. The cooking process is the same but the cooking time for the roast will need to be increased by 30 minutes.

    Storing Leftovers

    Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Might I add that the roast is even better the second and third day?!

    Reheat the beef, veggies and gravy in the microwave until warmed through. Or you can heat them over low heat on the stove.

    The leftover pot roast can also be frozen. Freeze individual portions of beef, veggies and gravy together in a freezer safe container. Freeze meals for up to 4 months. Thaw them overnight and reheat in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.

    Instant Pot pot roast gravy in bowl.

    Tips for Instant Pot Pot Roast

    • If your roast is too big to lay flat on the bottom of the pot, cut it in half and sear it in batches. It won't affect the outcome of the roast.
    • Don't skip the searing. It adds so much flavor to the beef.
    • Let the instant pot do the natural release for 10 minutes. That time is necessary for fall apart tender beef.
    • Don't be tempted to add the vegetables in with the beef right away just to skip a step. The veggies will turn into mush and basically inedible.
    • If your roast is larger than 3-4 pounds, add 10 minutes per pound to the cook time of the roast.
    Instant Pot pot roast potatoes and carrots in white round bowl.

    FAQs About Instant Pot Pot Roast

    How long should you cook a chuck roast in an Instant Pot?

    A thawed 3-4 pound chuck roast will take 70 minutes at high pressure with a 10 minute natural pressure release. Any roast larger than 4 pounds add 10 minutes per pound to the cook time. This method has always worked well for me.

    Why is my roast tough in Instant Pot?

    Most common reason the roast is tough is because it wasn't cooked long enough. Follow the instructions on the recipe exactly so you get the best outcome. If the beef is still tough, add the lid back on to the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for an additional 10-20 minutes as well as allowing a 10 minute natural release.

    Can you overcook roast in Instant Pot?

    Yes, you can overcook roast in the Instant Pot. It will end up hard and dry if overcooked.

    Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook a roast?

    This is a personal preference. Pot roast in the crock pot is really tasty and convenient. However, you'll have to make the gravy on the stove. Pressure cooked pot roast is just as good and it can all be made in the same pot. Both are great options and both are delicious.

    Instant Pot pot roast on oval serving plater with gravy over beef and serving fork on the side.

    More Instant Pot Recipes:

    • Mac and Cheese
    • Beef Tips with Gravy
    • Pulled Pork
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
    • Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
    • Chicken Stew
    • White Rice
    • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Split Pea Soup
    • Brown Rice
    • Honey Garlic Chicken
    • Drip Beef Sandwiches
    Closer view of Instant Pot pot roast on oval serving platter with extra potatoes and carrots in bowl next to platter and bowl of gravy on other side of platter.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    No ratings yet

    Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast

    This Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast dinner complete with tender veggies and gravy is the perfect family dinner. A flavorful one pot dinner that is sure to please everyone around the table.
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 16 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Heather
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 pound chuck roast, boneless or bone in
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    • 1 batch homemade onion soup mix, or 1 store bought packet
    • 1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 2½ pounds small creamer potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons corn starch
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions

    • Set instant pot to the Sauté function and add olive oil.
    • Dry beef roast with paper towels and season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper. If needed, cut the roast in half.
    • Once the pot is hot, add the beef and sear on both sides, about 3 minutes each side. Remove beef to clean plate.
    • Turn off the instant pot and add the minced garlic and tomato paste. Sauté for about a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
    • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping all the browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
    • Gently place beef back into the instant pot and sprinkle the top with dried thyme, dried parsley and onion soup mix.
    • Secure the instant pot lid on and set the pressure valve to sealing position. Set instant pot on manual high pressure for 70 minutes.
    • When the cook time ends, let the instant pot do a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then carefully do a quick release.
    • Once the pin has dropped, carefully remove the lid and add the chopped carrots and baby potatoes on top of the roast.
    • Replace lid on pot, set valve to sealing and set it at high pressure for 6 minutes. When the 6 minutes ends, carefully do a quick release.
    • After the pin has dropped, remove the lid and gently remove the carrots and potatoes to a bowl and the beef to a large plate. Leave all the cooking liquid and juices in the pot.
    • Set the instant pot to Sauté. Whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a cornstarch slurry. Add the slurry to the juices in the pot and whisk well. Let it cook, whisking often, until the gravy has thickened. Turn instant pot off once thickened.
    • Shred the pot roast with two forks and serve with veggies and gravy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1527mg | Potassium: 1941mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12714IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 7mg
    Tried this recipe?Please rate the recipe, leave a comment and tell me how much you loved it!
    Share the Recipe!Please share it and tag @heathershomemadekitchen and use #heathershomemadekitchen!

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    • Instant pot salsa chicken nachos on white round plate.
      Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Nachos
    • Top view of instant pot whole chicken sliced and on white round plate with serving fork on the side.
      Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe
    • Top view of loaded mashed potatoes in white round serving bowl.
      Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    • Top view of instant pot stuffed pepper soup in white round bowl with spoon on the side.
      Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Headshot of Heather.

    Hi! I’m Heather, I create and develop easy, from scratch recipes that are family friendly! I especially love to make cookies!

    More About Me...

    Easter Recipes

    • Front view of glazed lemon pound cake with slices stacked in front of loaf and topped with lemon triangle.
      Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
    • Close up top view of iced oatmeal cookies in pile with focus on top cookie.
      Iced Oatmeal Cookies
    • Top view of creamy fruit salad in round white serving bowl.
      Creamy Fruit Salad
    • Top view of lemon poppy seed cookies with center cookie garnished with triangle of lemon and sitting next to wire rack.
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

    Cookie Recipes

    • Chocolate chip m&m cookies on wire rack in in pile in front of rack with one cookie cut in half.
      Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookies
    • Pile of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
      Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Frosted lucky cookie layered on top of another cookie.
      Frosted Lucky Cookies
    • Triple chocolate chip cookies staggered and layered on parchment paper.
      Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Popular Recipes

    • Close up side view of Oven roasted BBQ chicken slices.
      Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken
    • Close up top view of skillet mexican street corn garnished with lime wedges in cast iron skillet with wooden serving spoon on the side.
      Skillet Mexican Street Corn
    • Chicken dumpling soup in white bowl in front of red pot of soup.
      Chicken Dumpling Soup
    • Top view of egg bake casserole in baking dish with one piece out and spatula under another piece.
      Ham Egg and Cheese Bake

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Disclosure - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions | About

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Click HERE to read my policies.

    Copyright © 2025 - Heather's Homemade Kitchen - Seasoned Pro theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required