Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast
Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast brings melt-in-your-mouth beef with a rich, onion-forward gravy that seeps into tender potatoes and sweet onions. The dry onion soup mix boosts umami while pressure cooking locks in juices for a comforting, homestyle dinner perfect for Sunday gatherings or cozy weeknights.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the roast all over with salt and pepper, then coat it with flour (save any leftover flour for the gravy).
- 2
Melt shortening in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the roast and brown it on all sides. Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the roast. Pour in at least 2 cups of water (add 1 to 2 more cups if the roast is a tough cut or to meet the pressure cooker's minimum liquid requirement).
- 3
Seal the lid and bring the cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, keeping full pressure, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 4
Release the pressure and check for doneness (the meat should be fork-tender). Add the potatoes and onions, ensuring the vegetables are covered by the cooking liquid. (You may need to move the roast on top of the vegetables or add more water.) Seal the lid and return the cooker to full pressure.
- 5
Lower the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Release the pressure, then transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter.
- 6
For the gravy, bring the cooking liquid to a boil. Whisk the reserved flour into 1/2 cup cold water, then whisk this into the boiling cooking liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve the gravy with the pot roast and vegetables.
- Calories 449.81 kcal High 22%
- Protein 50.9 g Good Source 102%
- Carbohydrate 33.62 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.54 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.32 g High --
- Cholesterol 149.67 mg High 50%
- Sodium 933.42 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 5.32 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 16.97 g --
- Added Sugars 5.5 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 80.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.0 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 150.03 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chuck Roast, Onion Soup Mix, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 449.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chuck Roast, Onion Soup Mix, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast healthy?
- Jen's Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 449.81 calories and 50.9 g of protein, or 102% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 933.42 mg (41% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.02 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.5 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten 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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