Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
Tender chuck roast pressure-cooked with baby potatoes and carrots in a rich, savory broth. A comforting high-protein meal made simple without any eggs or fish.
Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode on HIGH and allow it to preheat for 2 minute…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Select a 2
Select a 2.5 to 3 lb (1.1 to 1.4 kg) boneless beef chuck roast at the grocery store for the best cut and yield.
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Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode…
Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode on HIGH and allow it to preheat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Season the beef chuck roast evenly on…
Season the beef chuck roast evenly on all sides with salt and black pepper.
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Add olive oil to the Instant Pot…
Add olive oil to the Instant Pot inner pot. Carefully place the beef inside and sear for 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms, then transfer to a clean plate.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms, then transfer to a clean plate
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Pour beef broth into the inner pot
Pour beef broth into the inner pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned bits from the bottom to prevent a burn warning.
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Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot, then stir in the garlic clove, chopped yellow onion, baby potato, and carrot.
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Place the seared beef roast back into…
Place the seared beef roast back into the pot on top of the vegetables.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Secure the Instant Pot lid and set…
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to SEALING. Select Pressure Cook on HIGH for 60 minutes.
Allow: 60 minutes
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Allow the pressure to naturally release for…
When cooking finishes, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before carefully quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Remove the lid
Remove the lid, transfer the roast and vegetables to a platter, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Allow: 10 minutes
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