Chuck Roast

115 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Wet the bottom of the Instant Pot with bacon.
  2. 2Wet the bottom of the Instant Pot with bacon.
  3. 3Wet the bottom of the Instant Pot with bacon.
  4. 4Place 5 pounds of chuck roast in the Instant Pot on the sear setting.
  5. 5Place 5 pounds of chuck roast in the Instant Pot on the sear setting.
  6. 6Place 5 pounds of chuck roast in the Instant Pot on the sear setting.
  7. 7Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  8. 8Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  9. 9Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  10. 10Sear the roast for 3 to 5 minutes per side until nicely colored.
  11. 11Sear the roast for 3 to 5 minutes per side until nicely colored.
  12. 12Sear the roast for 3 to 5 minutes per side until nicely colored.
  13. 13Remove the roast and set it aside.
  14. 14Remove the roast and set it aside.
  15. 15Remove the roast and set it aside.
  16. 16Add chicken stock to deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping to loosen any browned bits.
  17. 17Add chicken stock to deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping to loosen any browned bits.
  18. 18Add chicken stock to deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping to loosen any browned bits.
  19. 19Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of "squeeze lick" (Worcestershire sauce) and scrape the bottom.
  20. 20Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of "squeeze lick" (Worcestershire sauce) and scrape the bottom.
  21. 21Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of "squeeze lick" (Worcestershire sauce) and scrape the bottom.
  22. 22Return the roast to the pot.
  23. 23Return the roast to the pot.
  24. 24Return the roast to the pot.
  25. 25Add au jus or brown gravy to the pot.
  26. 26Add au jus or brown gravy to the pot.
  27. 27Add au jus or brown gravy to the pot.
  28. 28Flip the roast to coat it in the broth.
  29. 29Flip the roast to coat it in the broth.
  30. 30Flip the roast to coat it in the broth.
  31. 31Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it for an hour and 40 minutes for 5 pounds of meat.
  32. 32Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it for an hour and 40 minutes for 5 pounds of meat.
  33. 33Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it for an hour and 40 minutes for 5 pounds of meat.
  34. 34Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes after the cooking time.
  35. 35Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes after the cooking time.
  36. 36Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes after the cooking time.
  37. 37Chop one onion into bite-sized pieces.
  38. 38Chop one onion into bite-sized pieces.
  39. 39Chop one onion into bite-sized pieces.
  40. 40Cut four washed potatoes in half, then half again, and then into bite-sized pieces.
  41. 41Cut four washed potatoes in half, then half again, and then into bite-sized pieces.
  42. 42Cut four washed potatoes in half, then half again, and then into bite-sized pieces.
  43. 43Remove the roast from the Instant Pot.
  44. 44Remove the roast from the Instant Pot.
  45. 45Remove the roast from the Instant Pot.
  46. 46Throw the chopped onion and potatoes into the broth in the Instant Pot.
  47. 47Throw the chopped onion and potatoes into the broth in the Instant Pot.
  48. 48Throw the chopped onion and potatoes into the broth in the Instant Pot.
  49. 49Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes to cook the vegetables.
  50. 50Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes to cook the vegetables.
  51. 51Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes to cook the vegetables.
  52. 52Garnish with parsley.
  53. 53Garnish with parsley.
  54. 54Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Chuck roast
  • 5 pounds Chuck roast
  • 5 pounds Chuck roast
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Chicken stock
  • Chicken stock
  • Chicken stock
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Squeeze Lick (Worcestershire sauce is implied)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Squeeze Lick (Worcestershire sauce is implied)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Squeeze Lick (Worcestershire sauce is implied)
  • Au jus or brown gravy
  • Au jus or brown gravy
  • Au jus or brown gravy
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 Potatoes (wash studs)
  • 4 Potatoes (wash studs)
  • 4 Potatoes (wash studs)
  • Parsley
  • Parsley
  • Parsley

Equipment

Instant PotTongsBowlBitch scraper

Tips

  • Deglaze the pan with chicken stock to scrape up all the "goody goods" from the bottom.
  • Seasoning the vegetables separately was forgotten, but it turned out okay.