An economical piece of beef can be turned into melt-in-your-mouth tender roast in the pressure cooker. Creamy baby potatoes and carrots make this a complete meal!
Ingredients :
3 pounds beef chuck roast or pot roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
½ cup red wine
▢1 pound baby potatoes
3 carrots sliced into 2″ pieces
1 rib celery chopped into 1″ pieces
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dry
2 cloves garlic
2 cups beef broth
▢2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
½ cup broth or water, or as needed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions :
Cut roast into large 3 to 4" chunks. Season generously with salt & pepper.
Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn on to saute. Sear beef in batches to brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Remove beef and add onions to the Instant Pot (you can add a bit more oil if needed). Cook 2-3 minutes to soften.
Add red wine to the Instant Pot. Scrape the bottom to remove any brown bits (to avoid a burn notice).
Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Add browned beef and stir.
Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Natural release 15 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and vegetables and set on a plate to rest. Discard bay leaf.
Combine broth and cornstarch in a mason jar and shake very well until smooth. Turn the broth in the Instant Pot onto saute to bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch and cook until thickened and bubbly, add additional cornstarch as necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
