Delicious and Tender Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast

This Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast recipe is a delightful twist on the classic American pot roast. Made with tender venison meat, potatoes, carrots, and a savory gravy, this dish is bursting with flavor. Using an Instant Pot ensures that the meat is perfectly cooked and tender in just a fraction of the time. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds venison roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Directions

1. Season the venison roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
3. Sear the venison roast on all sides until browned.
4. Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and set aside.
5. Add the sliced onion and chopped carrots to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.
6. Deglaze the pot with red wine and scrape off any browned bits from the bottom.
7. Return the venison roast to the Instant Pot.
8. Pour in the beef broth and close the lid.
9. Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure and cook for 45 minutes.
10. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
11. Carefully release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
12. Add the quartered potatoes to the Instant Pot and close the lid.
13. Cook on High Pressure for an additional 5 minutes.
14. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes.
15. Carefully release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
16. Transfer the venison roast, vegetables, and cooking liquid to a serving platter.
17. Let the roast rest for a few minutes before slicing.
18. Serve hot with the vegetables and drizzle with the cooking liquid.
19. Enjoy this delicious and tender Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast!

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