Instant Pot Pot Roast

Article by Emily Saladino

This Instant Pot pot roast recipe delivers long-simmered flavor in just two hours, and most of the cooking time is hands-off. It’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies and aromatics, too.

How to Make an Instant Pot Pot Roast Like a Pro

With a few tips from Food Network Kitchen’s recipe developers, you can whip up a satisfying Instant Pot roast that everyone will crave.

The best cut for pot roast. The Food Network Kitchen team recommends beef chuck roast for this pot recipe. Chuck roast comes from the shoulder of the cow, and it has ample marbling and enough connective tissue to cook up velvety.

Generously season the beef. Sprinkling lots of salt and pepper on the beef chuck pot roast not only makes it taste better, but it also keeps the meat juicy as it cooks.

Don’t skip the sear. Use the high saute feature of the Instant Pot to brown the beef before adding the other ingredients to build rich flavor and texture.

Customize the aromatics. Swap the rosemary for more thyme or vice versa, or substitute two sprigs of fresh oregano.

Add your favorite veggies. Use all carrots or only celery if you prefer. Or try fingerlings or new potatoes instead of redskin potatoes.

Use dry red wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, or any other type of dry red wine will work in this beef pot roast recipe.

Pot Roast Side Dishes

Because the vegetables and potatoes cook alongside the chuck roast, this Instant Pot pot roast is a one-pot supper. To round it out into a larger meal, serve it with crusty bread, plus a leafy green salad or crunchy cabbage.

Other Pot Roast Recipes to Try

Whether you’re looking for a traditional beef pot roast, or another quick-cooking option to make in the Instant Pot, these Food Network Kitchen recipes have you covered.

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast. Food Network Kitchen’s take on the viral beef chuck pot roast recipe comes together quickly and uses just seven ingredients—including salt and pepper.

The Best Pot Roast. Studded with tender beef and potatoes, this chuck roast recipe uses chicken broth rather than beef to create layered flavors.

Classic Pot Roast. This one-pot, old-fashioned favorite is loaded with vegetables, and leftovers reheat like a dream.

Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables. Caramelizing parsnips, turnips, and other wintry root vegetables in the oven gives this pot roast recipe lots of flavor and texture.