Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast
Tender beef chuck pot roast is pressure-cooked with onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic in a rich gravy of beef broth, sweet red wine, and apple cider. Fresh thyme and bay leaves add herbal depth, while black pepper gives the dish a warm, robust character. Serve this comforting one-dish meal for a hearty family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 1 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place onion, celery, baby carrots, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor; pulse to coarsely chop.
- 2
Coat roast generously with olive oil; season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat remaining olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Cook roast until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a large plate.
- 4
Place chopped vegetable mixture in the pressure cooker; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and cook until flavors combine, about 1 minute. Pour in broth and apple cider. Stir thyme and bay leaves into sauce. Place roast back in the cooker; spoon sauce over roast to cover it as much as possible.
- 5
Cover and cook at high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pressure to release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Calories 273.74 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 31.2 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 6.3 g 2%
- Total Fat 14.04 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.81 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.57 mg High 31%
- Sodium 202.03 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.56 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.32 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 210.12 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 7.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 16 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Baby Carrot, Beef Broth, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 273.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Baby Carrot, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Celery. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast?
- About 1 hr 16 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 1 min to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 273.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 273.74 calories and 31.2 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 202.03 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.81 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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