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cozy pot roast with fresh thyme, mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Brianna Hughes

Easy and Tender Instant Pot Pot Roast for Cozy Dinners

Make the easiest and most tender Instant Pot pot roast with chuck roast, onions, and baby carrots. This Instant Pot pot roast recipe is perfect comfort food for any cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Natural Steam Release 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Beef Chuck Roast *cooking times vary based on size
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 package of baby carrots or 3 full sized carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Method
 

  1. Prep the roast: Place your chuck roast in the Instant Pot and season generously with salt and pepper. To further lock in the juices and flavors, sear on all sides.
  2. Add vegetables: Layer the sliced onion and baby carrots around the roast. You can tuck in herbs or garlic if you like.
  3. Cook: Seal the lid and pressure cook for 45 minutes.
  4. Natural release: Allow the steam to release naturally for about 20 minutes. This step keeps your roast tender and juicy.
  5. Serve: Remove the roast and vegetables. The meat should be so tender it falls apart at the touch of a fork.