Whip Up a Sensational Yankee Pot Roast in No Time!

This kind of pressure cooking turns complex weekend-only dishes into everyday fare. I adapted our classic Yankee pot roast recipe for cooking in the Instant Pot, using baby carrots and frozen pearl onions to cut down on prep time. Coating the roast with seasoned flour before browning adds flavor and helps thicken the sauce — an important step in a sealed system where water can’t evaporate. Spoon the sauce over the beef and vegetables, then serve alongside mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 1tablespoonkosher salt

  • 1 ½teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1(3 1/2) poundboneless beef chuck roast

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1largeyellow onion, diced

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1 ½teaspoonsminced fresh rosemary

  • 1cupbeef stock, divided

  • ¾cupMerlot wine

  • 2tablespoonstomato paste

  • 1bay leaf

  • 2cupsbaby carrots

  • 2cupsfrozen pearl onions

  • 3stalkscelery, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 3fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Pat chuck roast dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle flour mixture all over roast, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks to the meat.

  3. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select Sauté function. Add roast to the hot oil and cook, without turning, until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn roast to brown each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.

  4. Add onion, garlic, and minced rosemary to the pot; cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add beef stock, wine, and tomato paste and simmer while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return roast to the pot; add bay leaf.

  5. Close and lock the lid, select Meat/Stew function, and set the timer for 40 minutes.

  6. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.

  7. Add carrots, pearl onions, and celery to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  8. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  9. Slice roast against the grain, or use 2 forks to pull meat into chunks. Transfer roast, vegetables, and sauce to a serving platter. Discard bay leaf and garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe14
Calories252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Cholesterol
52mg
17%
Sodium
496mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
15g
Vitamin C
4mg
21%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
257mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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