Instant Pot Perfect Roast

Instant Pot Perfect Roast

 

🥩✨ Instant Pot Perfect Roast — Tender, Juicy, and Weeknight-Friendly

“Because sometimes dinner needs to taste like Sunday supper… even on a Tuesday.”

 

This Instant Pot Perfect Roast is everything you love about a slow-cooked Sunday roast — melt-in-your-mouth beef, rich savory gravy, and tender carrots — but in a fraction of the time. The Instant Pot locks in flavor, keeps the meat juicy, and makes the whole house smell like you’ve been cooking all day (even if you started an hour ago).

It’s:

• Fall-apart tender — no knife required.
• Flavor-packed — thanks to a perfect blend of seasonings, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Weeknight doable — from fridge to table in about 90 minutes.

Every other week when we’re not at my mom’s house I get to cook Sunday dinner. I always want something comforting and delicious. Since I have time on Sunday to make whatever I want, I like to go big.

This recipe was so good and really hit the spot! I hope you like it as much as we do!

 

 

 

Instant Pot Perfect Roast

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 lb beef chuck roast 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2 tablespoons water

 

Directions

1. Season the Roast
   • In a small bowl, combine seasoning salt, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, and pepper.
   • Sprinkle evenly over the roast, pressing gently so it sticks.
2. Sear for Flavor
   • Turn Instant Pot to sauté. When it reads “HOT,” add olive oil.
   • Sear roast on all sides, 2–3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove roast and set aside.
3. Sauté the Aromatics
   • Add onion to the pot and cook until softened.
   • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Deglaze & Build the Sauce
   • Add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
   • Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom — flavor gold!
5. Pressure Cook the Roast
   • Return roast to the pot.
   • Lock lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 65 minutes (75 if frozen).
6. Natural Release
   • Let pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes before venting.
7. Cook the Carrots
   • Remove roast to a plate, cover, and rest 10 minutes.
   • Add carrots to the pot, seal, and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
   • Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then vent.
8. Make the Gravy
   • Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
   • Turn Instant Pot to sauté, stir in slurry, and cook until thickened.
9. Serve & Enjoy
   • Shred beef, arrange with carrots, and drizzle with gravy.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — 6 Servings)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fat: 26g
• Sugar: 4g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Perfect Roast

• Don’t skip the sear — it adds depth and richness to the final flavor.
• Natural release is key — it keeps the meat tender and juicy.
• Scrape the pot well — those browned bits are the base of your gravy.
• Cut carrots evenly so they cook at the same rate.
• Adjust seasoning at the end — taste the gravy and tweak salt/pepper as needed.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Potato Party — Add baby potatoes with the carrots for a full one-pot meal.
• Herb Lovers — Toss in fresh rosemary and thyme before sealing the lid.
• Mushroom Magic — Add sliced mushrooms with the onions for extra umami.
• Spicy Kick — Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth.
• Sweet Twist — Add a splash of apple cider for a subtle sweetness.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Serve shredded beef over mashed potatoes for a softer texture.
• Let kids dip carrots in the gravy — instant veggie win.
• Call it “Fancy Beef Dinner” to make it sound special.
• Serve with a side of bread for gravy dunking fun.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy chuck roast on sale — it freezes beautifully.
• Stock up on broth when it’s buy-one-get-one.
• Use store-brand spices — same flavor, lower price.
• Carrots in bulk — they last weeks in the fridge.
• Tomato paste tubes — no more wasting half a can.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #PerfectRoastChallenge

I want to see YOUR Instant Pot Perfect Roast creations!

1. Make the recipe.
2. Add your own twist — extra veggies, herbs, or sides.
3. Snap a photo of your masterpiece.
4. Post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #PerfectRoastChallenge and tag me.

I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming post — let’s make the coziest feed on the internet!

♻️ Leftover Remix

• Beef & Veggie Soup — Add leftovers to broth with extra veggies.
• Shredded Beef Tacos — Warm beef with taco seasoning and serve in tortillas.
• Open-Faced Sandwiches — Pile beef on toast, top with gravy.
• Shepherd’s Pie — Layer beef and carrots under mashed potatoes, bake until golden.
• Beef Fried Rice — Toss chopped beef into fried rice for a quick dinner.

💭 Final Thoughts

This Instant Pot Perfect Roast is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to take all day. It’s rich, hearty, and full of flavor — the kind of meal that makes everyone linger at the table just a little longer.

Here’s the thing — a roast dinner is more than just meat and carrots. It’s the smell that fills your kitchen, the sound of the Instant Pot releasing steam, the way the gravy clings to your fork. It’s the comfort of knowing you can make something that feels like a Sunday feast… even when you’ve had a Monday kind of day.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this roast. Make it for your family, your friends, or just yourself. Play with the flavors, try the variations, and share your creations with #PerfectRoastChallenge so we can all drool together.

Because life’s too short for boring dinners — let’s make every bite a celebration. 🥩💛

 

Did you try our Instant Pot Perfect Roast? What did you think? Did you love it? We would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below or tag us on Instagram! 

 

 

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