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Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

This Instant Pot pot roast pairs tender beef chuck with red potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in a rich Merlot and beef broth sauce. Tomato paste and thyme add depth, while a little flour helps create a hearty finish. Serve it as a comforting dinner for a family meal or a cozy weekend gathering.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr 50 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

51 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
55 / 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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28
Heart Health
66
Metabolic
23
Digestive
23
Inflammatory
55
Performance
46
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Pat roast dry and season liberally with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), add oil, and select the Sauté function. Add roast to the hot pot and brown for 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add onion to the pot, adding more oil if needed, and sauté until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 more minutes. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and thyme.

  4. 4

    Add beef broth. Place roast on top of the mushrooms and onions. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select High Pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 80 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. 5

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove roast and vegetables to a bowl.

  6. 6

    Switch to the Sauté function. When juices begin to bubble, whisk in flour and cook to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 373.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 21 is above.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables?
About 2 hrs in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 373.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables healthy?
Pressure Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 373.29 calories and 41.28 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 436.82 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, 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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