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2010-2026 - American home cooks adopting pressure cooker technologies.

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Name: Instant Pot Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3-pound beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme

This pot roast recipe uses the Instant Pot to produce tender, flavorful beef and vegetables in significantly less time than traditional methods, ideal for comforting family meals.

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Difficulty

Medium

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

50 minutes

Total time

1 hour 10 minutes

Servings

Region

American Instant Pot food-blog and online pressure-cooker kitchens

Era introduced

2010-2026

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American home cooks adopting pressure cooker technologies.

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Pot roast has been a classic American comfort dish featuring slow-cooked beef with vegetables for decades. The Instant Pot brings this tradition into the 21st century by reducing cooking time while preserving tenderness and flavor, reflecting evolving kitchen technologies and contemporary home cooking preferences.

Ingredients

3-pound beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme

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Directions

Set Instant Pot to saute and heat oil.
Season beef with salt and pepper; brown on all sides, then remove.
Add onion and garlic; saute until softened.
Deglaze pot with beef broth and red wine, scraping browned bits.
Return roast to pot; add carrots, potatoes, celery, rosemary, and thyme.
Seal lid; pressure cook on high for 50 minutes.
Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Remove roast and vegetables; serve warm.

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