If you are looking for the ultimate family meal that doesn't take all day to make then try this flavorful Pressure Cooker Pot Roast! This pot roast is so easy to make in your Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker!
Cut chuck roast into six pieces and coat with seasoning blend
Heat pressure cooker on saute and add olive oil and roast pieces
Sear 5 minutes, turn and sear another five minutes
Add carrots, potatoes and broth
Cover and set pressure cooker on manual high pressure for 45 minutes (per manufacturer instructions)
Allow to natural pressure release for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure
Remove beef and vegetables and turn pot to saute
Mix cornstarch with just enough water to make it smooth and add to broth in pot
Simmer until thickened into a gravy
Notes
A few more tips for the best Pressure Cooker Pot Roast:
Use large baby carrots, not petite
If having the carrots too soft will bother you then cook without them for 35 minutes, do a 10 minute natural pressure release then quick release, add the carrots and cook another 10 minutes
Use any seasoning blend you love to give this dish unique flavor