Crispy Caramelized Pot Roast

420 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1To make crispy caramelized pot roast, add leftover pot roast and some gravy to a cast iron skillet.
  2. 2Bake the pot roast at 425°F for about 35 minutes until it is nice and crispy and caramelized.
  3. 3To prepare pot roast from scratch, rinse the meat and pat it dry.
  4. 4Season all sides of the meat with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Lawry's seasoning.
  5. 5Set the Instant Pot to the sear setting and add some olive oil.
  6. 6Sear all sides of the meat for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Prepare the gravy by mixing one packet of Au Jus gravy (or brown gravy) with one cup of chicken broth, and season with Lawry's seasoning.
  8. 8Pour the gravy mixture over the seared meat in the Instant Pot.
  9. 9Add three garlic cloves, a fourth of a white onion, and one bay leaf to the pot.
  10. 10Set the Instant Pot to the slow cooker setting for 7 hours.
  11. 11When there are two hours left, add carrots to the pot.
  12. 12Serve the pot roast with homemade mashed potatoes.
  13. 13Once the pot roast is done, add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.

Ingredients

  • Pot roast
  • Gravy
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Lawry's seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • 1 packet Au Jus gravy mix
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 0.25 White onion
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Carrots
  • Cornstarch slurry

Equipment

Cast iron skilletLarge bowlTongsSpoonPaper towelInstant PotMeasuring cupWhiskPot

Tips

  • The amount of baking time for the crispy caramelized pot roast depends on the amount of meat and gravy added.
  • Adding vegetables to the pot roast is optional.
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