Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast
Tender chuck roast cooks down to juicy slices bathed in a rich cranberry-thyme gravy with hints of garlic, balsamic, and Worcestershire. The sweet-tart berries balance the savory beef for a cozy, aromatic main course. Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a festive cold-weather gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function; add olive oil to the pot. Season the roast with salt and pepper and sear it in the hot oil until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move the roast to a plate.
- 2
Stir the garlic into the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Add the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Return the roast to the pot and spoon some sauce over the top. Arrange the onion and thyme around and on top of the roast.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, at least 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure with the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Transfer the roast to a serving plate. Remove the onions and thyme sprigs from the pot. Select the Saute function. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a bowl, then add to the pot; simmer until the gravy begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve the gravy with the roast.
- Calories 163.11 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 10.57 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 20.04 g 7%
- Total Fat 4.99 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.94 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 140.72 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 13.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 18.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 49.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.77 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Cranberry Thyme Beef Pot Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Beef Broth, Chuck Roast, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 163.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Beef Broth, Chuck Roast, Cornstarch, Cranberry Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 163.11 calories and 10.57 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 140.72 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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