Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast, where tender beef meets the rich sweetness of caramelized onions and aromatic herbs. This one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a savory experience that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just over an hour, you can have a hearty meal on the table without the fuss of traditional cooking methods. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup dry apple vinegar or additional broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and season the roast with salt and pepper. Brown all sides of the roast (about 4-5 minutes per side), then remove it from the pot.
- Caramelize Onions: In the same pot, add sliced onions. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Deglaze: Pour in the apple vinegar or extra broth, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom.
- Pressure Cook: Return the roast to the pot along with beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Secure lid and set to 'Manual' high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Allow natural pressure release for about 15 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
- Serve: Discard bay leaves, shred the beef using forks, and serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg