Description
An easy and delicious Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast recipe that results in tender, flavorful meat with a savory gravy, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Chuck Roast:
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 10 chunks
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Onions and Broth:
- 2 large white or yellow onions, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Beef Bouillon
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Chuck Roast: Place the chuck roast pieces in the Instant Pot inner pot.
- Season Meat: Sprinkle the steak seasoning and salt over the meat. Pour in 1 and 1/4 cups of the beef broth. Add the garlic on top of the meat.
- Add Onions and Broth: Place the sliced onions on top of the garlic. Add the Better Than Beef Bouillon and the bay leaf.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure release valve to sealing. Pressure cook on manual high for 60 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 25 minutes.
- Thicken Gravy: Remove the meat and shred it. Also, remove the bay leaf. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup beef broth with cornstarch. Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode, stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Serve the gravy over the shredded meat.
Notes
- Alternative Cuts: Arm roast or rump roast can be used.
- Salt Adjustment: Adjust salt if steak seasoning is salty.
- Seasoning Tip: Montreal steak seasoning adds great flavor.
- Nutrition Note: Values are approximate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
