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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Ideas » Instant Pot Chuck Roast

    Instant Pot Chuck Roast

    Published: Oct 30, 2023 Modified: Oct 30, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    This Instant Pot Chuck Roast is a game-changer! Pressure cooking makes an incredibly tender and flavorful chuck roast recipe that is comfort food at its best. It’s easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour – so it’s perfect for Sunday dinner or even the holidays!

    instant pot chuck roast smothered in gravy on a plate with potatoes and carrots
    Jump to:
    • Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot Beef Roast Ingredients
    • Chuck Roast Instant Pot Recipe
    • Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot Tips
    • Instant Pot Chuck Roast FAQs
    • Side Dishes for Pot Roast
    • Roast Beef Dinner Ideas
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot

    • It’s quick and easy to make without compromising on flavor. Your average pot roast might take hours to cook in the oven or slow cooker – Instant Pot Pot Roast takes under 2 hours with minimal prep.
    • The ingredients are simple – you don’t need anything fancy to make this pot roast. It’s a classic pot roast recipe everyone will love, made easy.
    • It’s budget-friendly. Chuck roast is an inexpensive cut of beef, so it’s perfect for making an economical pot roast for a party or even the holidays.
    instant pot chuck roast up close on a plate with potatoes and carrots in front of two bowls of green beans and mashed potatoes

    Instant Pot Beef Roast Ingredients

    • Boneless chuck roast, cut into halves
    • Vegetable oil
    • Garlic
    • Onion
    • Red wine
    • Beef broth
    • Tomato sauce
    • Kosher or sea salt
    • Pepper
    • Fresh thyme
    • Fresh rosemary
    • Corn starch
    ingredients to make instant pot chuck roast labeled in bowls

    Chuck Roast Instant Pot Recipe

    1. Generously season all sides of your roast with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot onto sauté mode.
    2. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add in half of your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add your roast.
    3. Sear for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes. Remove roast and set aside.
      cooking instant pot chuck roast
    4. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pot, along with diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
    5. When soft and fragrant, add in red wine and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the wine reduces to half.
    6. Add in half of your beef broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and give it a good mix. Carefully add your roast back into the pot along with carrots and potatoes. 
      chuck roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots
    7. Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 70 minutes. Once 70 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 20 minutes.
    8. After 20 minutes, you can release any excess steam. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. 
      Instant pot pot roast meat on a cutting board
    9. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and beef broth. Slowly add the mixture into the Instant Pot with the drippings from the beef. Stir until the mixture thickens.
    10. Serve gravy over your pot roast, and enjoy!
    instant pot chuck roast up close on a plate with potatoes and carrots in front of two bowls of green beans and mashed potatoes

    Chuck Roast in the Instant Pot Tips

    • It’s important to let the pressure release naturally, so leave it for another 20 minutes after cooking.
    • Feel free to release the vent after 20 minutes. This will release any extra steam and allow you to open the lid.
    • Cutting the roast into halves helps cut down on the cooking time in the pressure cooker and allows you to distribute the seasoning more evenly, giving you a more flavorful dish.
    • Discover more ways to cook chuck roast with our Best Beef Chuck Roast Recipes!

    Instant Pot Chuck Roast FAQs

    How long to cook roast beef in the Instant Pot?

    Cook roast beef in the Instant Pot at approximately 20 minutes per pound, until it is fall-apart tender and easy to shred with a fork. Adjust according to the size of your roast.

    How do you thicken pot roast gravy in the instant pot?

    You can thicken pot roast gravy in the Instant Pot by using a slurry. One of the best ways to thicken a sauce is to simply make a mixture of liquid and cornstarch, also known as a cornstarch slurry. You can do this with water and cornstarch or broth and cornstarch.

    instant pot chuck roast on a plate with a wooden spoon, potatoes, and carrots

    Side Dishes for Pot Roast

    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots
    • Beef Gravy
    • Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

    Try more of our favorite side dishes for roast beef!

    Roast Beef Dinner Ideas

    • Beef Chuck Roast Recipe
    • Dutch Oven Pot Roast
    • Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
    • Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
    • Roast Beef Rub Recipe

    📋 Recipe

    close up of instant pot chuck roast on a plate with carrots and potatoes

    Instant Pot Chuck Roast

    Isabel Laessig
    This Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe is the best hearty winter comfort food! It’s easy to prepare and makes a great holiday meal. Simple and satisfying!
    4.80 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Instant Pot
    Servings 6
    Calories 540 kcal

    Equipment

    • 6 qt. Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lb. boneless chuck roast
    • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil split
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 1 onion
    • â…“ cup red wine
    • 1 ½ cups beef broth split
    • 15 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 ½ tsp. kosher or sea salt split
    • 1 ½ tsp. pepper
    • 4 sprigs dried thyme
    • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 Tbsp. corn starch
    • 1 lb. potatoes potatoes of choice, we used baby gold potatoes
    • 4 large carrots chopped
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Generously season all sides of your roast with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot onto sauté mode. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add in half of your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add your roast in. Sear for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sear the opposite side for 4 minutes. Remove roast and set aside.
      cooking instant pot chuck roast
    • Add remaining vegetable oil to the pot, along with diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
      Sauteing onions for instant pot pot roast
    • When soft and fragrant, add in red wine and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the wine reduces to half.
      Sauteing veggies for instant pot pot roast
    • Add in half of your beef broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and give it a good mix. Carefully add your roast back into the pot along with carrots and potatoes. 
      chuck roast in instant pot with potatoes and carrots
    • Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 70 minutes. Once 70 minutes is up, let your Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 20 minutes.After 20 minutes, you can release any excess steam. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. 
      Instant pot pot roast meat on a cutting board
    • In a small bowl combine cornstarch and beef broth. Slowly add the mixture into the Instant Pot with the drippings from the beef. Stir until the mixture thickens. Serve gravy over your pot roast, and enjoy!
      instant pot chuck roast up close on a plate with potatoes and carrots in front of two bowls of green beans and mashed potatoes

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    Notes

    • It’s important to let the pressure release naturally, so leave it for another 20 minutes after cooking.
    • Feel free to release the vent after 20 minutes. This will release any extra steam and allow you to open the lid.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 47gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 937mgPotassium: 1353mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8108IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword chuck roast instant pot, Instant Pot Beef Roast, Instant Pot Chuck Roast, pressure cooker chuck roast
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    Comments

    1. Chris Collins says

      November 23, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      You can’t beat a good pot roast and your version looks so so delicious!! Can’t wait to try 🙂

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 26, 2019 at 10:36 am

        Thank you so much, Chris! We hope you love it!

        Reply
    2. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      November 23, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Wow, this was made in the Instant Pot?? What can’t the Instant Pot do?? This looks perfect!!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 26, 2019 at 10:35 am

        We’re obsessed with the Instant Pot. It’s so handy!

        Reply
    3. Katie says

      November 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Made this for the family and it was a hit!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 26, 2019 at 10:35 am

        Thank you, Katie! We’re really glad to hear that!

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    4. kim says

      November 23, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      What a delicious recipe! My whole family seriously loved this!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 26, 2019 at 10:35 am

        Thank you so much, Kim! We are so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    5. Emma says

      November 23, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Is there anything you can’t do in the insta pot?! Amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 26, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Thanks so much, Emma! It’s amazing what you can do with it!

        Reply
    6. Carol Yates says

      March 29, 2022 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was amazingly delicious 😋.
      Thank you for posting

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 01, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Carol! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Heather D says

      November 01, 2022 at 9:54 am

      How much (lbs) potatoes & carrots do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 22, 2022 at 11:45 am

        Hi Heather! I like to add about 2 pounds of potatoes and half a pound of carrots. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Carmel says

      November 01, 2022 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night and it was easy and delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe.I’m not sure what you exactly mean by “1 spring of Italian seasoning”, so I added sprigs of fresh herbs from my garden: thyme, oregano, rosemary and about a teaspoon of a dried Italian herb mix; also included slices of red bell pepper. I also added a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce. And I’m glad I did your gravy because that was “the icing on the cake”. It was a pain to skim off all that fat first, but worth it in the end. (PS: didn’t add the potatoes but served over egg noodles instead.)

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      • Em Beitel says

        November 01, 2022 at 4:30 pm

        Carmel, that is so awesome! Thank you for pointing out that error – it was meant to be 1 Tablespoon. We are so glad you enjoyed it – the addition of those fresh herbs must have been incredible! We appreciate your comment!

        Reply
    9. tictacso says

      March 10, 2023 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe! My husband and kids are big meat-eaters and raved about this dish, and they’re already asking when I can make it again! Browsing your site now to try your other recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 10, 2023 at 1:47 pm

        That is so awesome! Thank you so much – please let me know if you have any questions or if you’re looking for anything specific!

        Reply

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