Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast

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The Instant Pot makes venison meat fork-tender, the potatoes creamy, and the carrots crisp-tender. A mouthwatering comfort-food meal, ready in just 3 hours!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (2 pound) venison roast

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package beef stew seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)

  • 1 pound baby potatoes (such as Little Potato Company®), halved

  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Sear venison roast in hot oil for 2 minutes. Flip roast over and sear for 2 minutes more. Cancel Sauté mode.

  2. Place water in a small bowl and add stew seasoning. Whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over roast.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Spoon sauce over them to coat.

  5. Close and lock the lid again. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  6. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
6g Fat
21g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 682mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 324mg 7%

* 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.