Tender and Flavorful Pot Roast Made in the Pressure Cooker

This recipe for perfect pressure cooker pot roast is the ultimate comfort food. The tender and flavorful meat is cooked to perfection in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven. The pressure cooker seals in the juices and infuses the roast with a rich and savory flavor. Serve this delicious pot roast with creamy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 3 pound beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
3. Add the beef roast and sear on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
4. Add the sliced onion to the pressure cooker and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
6. Return the beef roast to the pressure cooker along with any accumulated juices.
7. Add the carrots, celery, beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary to the pressure cooker.
8. Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure. Cook for 60 minutes.
9. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Then, release any remaining pressure using the quick release valve.
10. Carefully remove the lid and transfer the pot roast to a serving platter.
11. Optional: Strain the cooking liquid and skim off any excess fat. Serve the pot roast with the strained cooking liquid as gravy.
12. Slice the pot roast against the grain and serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Enjoy!

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