Recipes Main Dishes Beef Pot Roast Recipes Instant Pot Pot Roast 4.6 (75) 65 Reviews 10 Photos Instant Pot pot roast is a tasty family favorite, combining beef chuck, red potatoes, carrots, and herbs cooked together in one easy pressure cooker pot. Submitted by N8TE Updated on November 11, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Optional) 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika (Optional) 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, or more to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound baby red potatoes 4 large carrots, chopped into large chunks 1 large yellow onion, sliced 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Directions Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Combine salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over roast to coat all sides. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drizzle oil into the preheated pot. Wait 30 seconds, then place roast into the pot; do not move the meat, allowing it to sear for 3 or 4 minutes. Turn the roast and sear again, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes total. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Close and lock the lid; set vent to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast or 80 minutes for a 5-pound roast. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a platter for serving. Recipe Tip If you use baby carrots, set the timer for 10 minutes less than the recipe calls for, and leave the carrots out of the pot. Once the pressure cooking is finished, add the baby carrots to the pot and set the timer for 10 more minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 233 Calories 14g Fat 11g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 233 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 52mg 17% Sodium 536mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 3g Protein 15g 31% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 458mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.