Instant Pot Pot Roast makes having a tender and juicy roast so easy! Mashed potatoes, carrots, and a mouthwatering gravy are made in the very same pot!
Pot roast is such a classic meal alongside carrots and potatoes. I remember having roast almost every Sunday after church when I was growing up. Pretty sure I looked forward to it all week! We love the instant pot version because I can have a super melt in your mouth roast with tender carrots AND mashed potatoes with gravy in about 90 minutes. Don’t be intimidated by the length of time, this is simple to make, and most of the time is actually hands off. If you are new here and looking for some more Instant Pot Recipes be sure to try my Instant Pot Mac and Cheese and Instant Pot Beef Stew!
Instant Pot Pot Roast:
- You will want a 3 pound chuck roast for this recipe. Take your roast out of the package, place it on a large cutting board and season it very well.
- Heat your oil up in the instant pot while you season your beef. Sear the beef on all sides. This step is optional, however, you will have much better all around flavor if you sear your meat.
- Remove the roast to a plate. Pour about 1/4 cup of your beef broth into the bottom of the pot to deglaze. This step is important so that you don’t end up with the “burn” notice.
4. For best results use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot. This step only takes a minute. You will notice how all those delicious and flavorful brown bits are no longer stuck to the pot.
5. Once you have deglazed. Add your roast back to the pot. Add the remaining broth then cover the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal. Now, cook on manual for 50 minutes.
6. When the timer goes off, do a quick pressure release. Add the sliced potatoes and baby carrots to the pot. Place the lid back on the pot and set the timer to manual for 5 minutes. This time, allow the pot to natural pressure release.
After you have naturally released the pressure. Remove the roast and the carrots (using a slotted spoon) to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm. Use the slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a large bowl and mash as directed below. Cover the potatoes to keep them warm. Turn the instant pot to saute and add your cornstarch and water mixture while whisking constantly until gravy thickens.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Ingredients
FOR THE ROAST:
- 3 Pound Roast
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Cups Beef Stock
- 2 Pounds Russett Potatoes
- 1 16 Ounce Bag Baby Carrots
FOR THE POTATOES:
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- Salt & Pepper to taste
FOR THE GRAVY:
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
Instructions
FOR THE ROAST:
- Remove the roast from its package and place on a cutting board. In a small bowl stir together the seasonings and sprinkle evenly over all sides of the roast.
- Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on saute mode.
- When the oil is hot, add the roast and sear on all sides. Remove the roast to a plate.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the stock to the pot and use a wooden spoon to deglaze.
- Turn the instant pot off and return the roast to the pot.
- Pour the remaining stock over the roast. Place the lid on the pot and seal. Set to manual or meat on high setting.
- Cook for 45 minutes, then do a quick release.
- While the roast is cooking, wash and peel the potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- After doing the quick release, add the carrots and potatoes to the instant pot. Pushing them down with a spoon into the liquid.
- Place the lid back on the pot and set to manual for 5 more minutes, then, do a natural pressure release.
- Once the pressure has released, open the lid and remove the roast to a large platter or plate. Remove the carrots with a slotted spoon to the same platter as the roast. Cover the roast and carrots with foil to stay warm.
FOR THE POTATOES:
- Using your slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- Add the milk, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper to the potatoes, and mash to desired consistency.
FOR THE GRAVY:
- Turn the instant pot to saute. Once the liquid is boiling, stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
- Whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture until gravy has thickened.
Hi,
It has been over an hour and ten minutes and my instapot still says preheating for the potato and carrot part. Help, what did I do wrong?
Looks so delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dinner!
Best pot roast recipe. The meat was tender, the potatoes and carrots were not overcooked, which us usually what happens in a crock pot. This recipe is a keeper.
I can’t do without this site and these recipes! I think my husband actually likes dinner now
Nichole,
You did not specify Quart size used. I have a 6 QT. Would the amount of ingredients be the same?
Yes, 6qt or 8 qt work fine for this recipe 🙂
I have a 3qt and everything fit just fine
Can I use pre cut stew meat for this? If so does the cooking time change? Thank you!
I have an 8qt instant pot. If i have three 3lb roasts would i need to increase the cooking time?
I did a 3.5 lbs. Roast and i definitely should have cooked the meat 1 hr. Before adding the veggies. I think if my roast was smaller like the recipe calls for the original 45 min. Cook time would have been perfect.
Made this on Mother’s Day. I used a slow cooker the chuck roast is the best meat to use. I love mashed potatoes with it. My son likes the potatoes kept whole.
I love pot roast
Will a Rice cooker work, I don’t have a Instant Pot cooker
I love my instant pot. My daughter got me mine for Christmas because my crock pot had died. Ur meat comes so juicy and tender. I even boiled eggs init. My husband sauce eggs come out perfect
Noticed so many say…”don’t need another applience” etc. YES YOU NEED THIS ONE!!! I was “afraid” to even try it, man of the house loves to cook but also said NO ROOM for anything else!! So of course I got him the pressure cooker for Christmas. WOW even I use it, so fast, simple and TASTES GREAT.Still like the slow cooker sometimes but doesn’t compare–in our 60’s and retired but don’t ever want to be without it…He loves it!
suzi