Easy Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe

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Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe

Tender and flavorful chuck roast cooked in an Instant Pot with mushrooms, onions, and a rich gravy. This recipe delivers a comforting and delicious meal in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Clarified Butter, Ghee, or Olive Oil
• 5 pound Chuck Roast
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 3 cups sliced Baby Bella or Crimini Mushrooms
• 1.5 cups finely diced Red Onion
• 6 cloves fresh Garlic sliced thin
• 1 large sprig fresh Rosemary leaves removed and chopped finely
• 1 sprig fresh Thyme leaves removed
• 1.5 cup Dry Red grape juice
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1.5 cup Beef Stock or Beef Bone Broth
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 0.25 cup cold Water
• 2 - 4 tablespoons Cornstarch*

Method

 

1. Cut fat off roast, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear roast in Instant Pot on saute mode until browned on each side; remove and set aside.
3. Saute onions until tender.
4. Add mushrooms and saute until tender and liquid is released.
5. Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme; stir until fragrant.
6. Add red grape juice and balsamic vinegar; simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add beef broth and stir to combine.
8. Transfer roast and drippings to Instant Pot; add bay leaves.
9. Pressure cook on high for 75 minutes, then natural release for 15-20 minutes, followed by quick release.
10. If roast is tough, add another 15 minutes of pressure cooking.
11. Remove roast and set aside.
12. Whisk cornstarch and water together; stir into Instant Pot.
13. Turn to saute and cook until thickened.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve gravy alongside roast.

Notes

For a richer flavor, marinate the chuck roast overnight before cooking.