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Ultimate Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

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A quick and easy pressure cooker pot roast recipe that delivers tender, juicy beef with rich gravy and flavorful vegetables, perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional, dry red like Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3-4 pound chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the beef roast on each side until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn gently. (15 minutes)
  3. Remove the roast and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes. (7 minutes)
  4. Deglaze the pan with 1 cup red wine (or beef broth if skipping wine), scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer this mixture along with onions and garlic into the pressure cooker. Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Place the seared roast on top. (5 minutes)
  5. Nestle chopped carrots and celery around the roast. Optionally add quartered potatoes. Seal the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure. (1 hour 15 minutes)

Notes

If roast is smaller than 3 pounds, reduce cook time to 50 minutes; for larger cuts, add 10-15 minutes. To thicken gravy, simmer liquid on sauté setting or stir in a cornstarch slurry. For gluten-free, verify Worcestershire sauce and broth labels. Red wine can be replaced with extra beef broth or balsamic vinegar. Searing the meat is essential for flavor. Use natural pressure release to keep meat tender.

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