Description
Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef chuck with sweet, caramelized onions and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings. This recipe stands out not only for its rich flavors but also for its efficiency; the Instant Pot significantly reduces cooking time, allowing you to enjoy this savory delight in just over an hour. With simple preparation steps and minimal cleanup, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to create a complete meal that your loved ones will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup dry white apple vinegar (or additional broth)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and season the roast with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized (about 10-15 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in apple vinegar (or extra broth) to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the roast to the pot and add beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Seal the lid and set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 60 minutes.
- After cooking, allow for a natural pressure release of about 15 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove bay leaves, shred roast with two forks in the pot, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg