Hearty Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast
Hearty Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef chuck roast with the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory broth. This dish captures the essence of family gatherings, delivering a warm embrace in every bite. With the Instant Pot, you can enjoy this classic recipe in no time, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Season beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Remove onions and sear the roast on all sides in the pot until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return onions to the pot along with minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining broth.
- Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes and allow natural release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg