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Tender Instant Pot Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions

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A quick and easy Instant Pot pot roast recipe featuring juicy, tender beef chuck roast topped with sweet, caramelized onions. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled for best tenderness)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil for searing)
  • 1 cup beef broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional, adds depth)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (sweet onions work great too)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary on all sides.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear roast for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer roast to a plate.
  3. Pour in red wine or extra broth and scrape bottom of pot to loosen browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in minced garlic. Place roast back into pot. Add carrots, celery, and bay leaves around the meat. Pour in beef broth covering about half the roast.
  5. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
  6. While roast cooks, melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook slowly for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and sweet.
  7. Remove roast from Instant Pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
  8. Serve roast topped with caramelized onions and ladle cooking broth and vegetables alongside.

Notes

Do not rush caramelizing onions; cook low and slow for best sweetness. Always sear the meat for flavor and texture. Use natural pressure release to keep meat juicy. If cooking liquid is thin, use ‘Sauté’ function to reduce into gravy. Slice carrots and celery into large chunks to prevent mushiness. For low-carb, omit carrots and celery or substitute with mushrooms and turnips.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, pot roast, caramelized onions, beef chuck roast, pressure cooker, easy dinner, comfort food

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