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Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

This Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting embrace with tender beef and rich flavors, perfect for any family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Natural Release Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or brisket or round roast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any vegetable oil
  • 4 medium Onions red or sweet onions
  • 4 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine or extra broth or apple cider
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves omit if not available
For the Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or provolone or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Steps
  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Mince the garlic and add it, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze the pot by pouring in the dry white wine or beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
  4. Return the beef roast to the pot, add the beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on 'Manual' at high pressure for 60 minutes.
  5. After cooking, allow a natural release for 15 minutes before switching the valve to venting to release remaining pressure. Remove bay leaves and shred the roast.
  6. Serve hot over toasted French bread, topping with melted Gruyère cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, adjust seasonings before sealing the pot and consider adding root vegetables for extra heartiness.

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