Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast

Name: Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1 whole Beef Broth; 1 lb Chuck Roast; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 whole Cranberry Sauce; 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪

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

Pressure Cooker Cranberry-Thyme Beef Pot Roast

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.