What kind of onion should I use in a pot roast?

Yellow or sweet onions are ideal for Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast. Red onions can be overpowering; use two large onions instead. If you love crockpot recipes, this speeds things up.

How long do you leave a roast in an Instant Pot?

A 3–4 lb roast cooks on high pressure for about 60 minutes. Let it release naturally for 15–20 minutes, then quick release if needed.

Can I add potatoes to this dish?

Yes, you can add potatoes for a complete one-pot meal. Choose small Yukon Gold or baby potatoes and add with broth or after onions.

Which oil is best for roast potatoes and searing?

Olive oil is a common choice for searing and roasting. Avocado oil works too for a higher smoke point.

Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast: 60 Epic Tender Savory.

Description

Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast: Tender, juicy beef infused with rich caramelized onion flavor in a one-pot Instant Pot meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal version)
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Add onions to the pot and sauté until golden and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Stir often.
Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another minute.
Deglaze with beef broth, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Return the roast to the pot, nestling it into the onion mixture.
Lock the lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
Let pressure naturally release for 15–20 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Remove roast, slice or shred, and serve with the onion gravy spooned over top. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For a thicker gravy, remove the roast after cooking and simmer the onion gravy until reduced to your liking.
To make this gluten-free, be sure the Worcestershire sauce used is gluten-free and that your beef broth is gluten-free.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pressure Cooker (Electric) / Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: Approximately 420 per serving
Sugar: About 3 g
Sodium: Approximately 520 mg
Fat: Approximately 20 g
Saturated Fat: About 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: About 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 9 g
Fiber: About 2 g
Protein: About 40 g
Cholesterol: Approximately 120 mg

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