Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast Recipe

May 20, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast is a comforting and delicious meal that is perfect for any night of the week. It is made with chuck roast, Italian seasoning, and vegetables, all cooked in the instant pot for a quick and easy dinner. The roast is cooked in a flavorful broth and is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a side salad for a complete meal.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast takes about 10 minutes to prepare. The chuck roast needs to be seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before it goes in the pot. The vegetables need to be chopped and added to the pot. The broth and tomato paste also need to be added before the pot is sealed and set to pressure cook.

Cook Time

The pot roast cooks in the Instant Pot for 45 minutes on high pressure. Once the timer goes off, you can let the pressure release naturally, or you can do a quick release. Once the pressure has been released, the pot roast is ready to be served.

Ingredients

2-3 lbs chuck roast
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

Season the chuck roast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Press the “saute” button on the Instant Pot and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chuck roast and brown on each side for about 3 minutes per side.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and stir to combine.
Add the beef broth and tomato paste and stir to combine.
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
Press the “manual” button and set the time to 45 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally or do a quick release.
Carefully open the lid and remove the roast. Slice or shred the roast and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

Equipment

For this Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast, you will need an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker, a cutting board, a knife, and a spoon.

Notes

This pot roast can be cooked in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low instead of the Instant Pot. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms, potatoes, or green beans.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 566 kcal
Protein: 56 g
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g

Recipe Tips

For this Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast, you can use any type of chuck roast. You can also use stew meat if you prefer. If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can use a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme. If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or water. To make it even more flavorful, you can add a bay leaf to the pot before cooking.