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Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast is simple to make and the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, comfort food, easy, pot roast, pressure cooker
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 3-4 lb. boneless chuck or sirloin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • 10 oz. can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1 onion cut into 6 pieces
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1 lb. little potatoes cut in half
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water

Instructions

  • Add salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder generously to all sides of the roast. Heat oil in the pressure cooker and brown all sides of the roast.
  • Add the beef broth, red wine, onion, shallots and thyme. Seal the lid and bring the pressure cooker up to full pressure, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Use the quick-release method as per the pressure cooker instructions and add in the carrots and potatoes. Seal the lid again and bring the pressure up again to full pressure and heat to low and cook for additional 20 min. Use the quick-release method again and transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Discard the thyme.
  • Mix the cornstarch and water together and turn the pressure cooker to saute and bring up the heat to boiling. Whisk in the cornstarch and cook until thickened.