Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast brings fall-apart beef chuck together with baby red potatoes, chunky carrots, and sweet onion in a savory broth kissed with Worcestershire. Herb-and-spice rub searing locks in flavor, while pressure cooking yields juicy meat and tender vegetables—perfect for a cozy family dinner or Sunday meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot 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
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-function pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté function.
- 2
Mix salt, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the roast to coat all sides.
- 3
Drizzle oil into the preheated pot. Wait 30 seconds, then place the roast in the pot; do not move it, letting it sear for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the roast and sear another 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes total.
- 4
Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot.
- 5
Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- 6
Close and lock the lid; set the vent to Sealing. Select High Pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes for a 3-pound roast or 80 minutes for a 5-pound roast. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 7
Use the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 8
Transfer the roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a serving platter.
- Calories 110.96 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 10.2 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 11.35 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.18 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.95 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 241.37 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 34.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 129.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.81 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Pot Roast is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 110.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chuck Roast. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Pot Roast?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 110.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Pot Roast healthy?
- Instant Pot Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 110.96 calories and 10.2 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 241.37 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, 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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