Description
This Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a deliciously tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, herbs, and a flavorful blend of beef broth and white wine. The recipe delivers rich, savory flavors and a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, with the convenience of the Instant Pot reducing traditional cooking time significantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine (or additional broth)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Roast: Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add olive oil. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: In the same pot, add the thinly sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and golden brown, around 10-15 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in white wine or additional beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon. This step enhances the flavor base of the dish.
- Pressure Cook the Roast: Return the seared roast to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high for 60 minutes.
- Release Pressure and Finish: After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for about 15 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaves, shred the roast with two forks, and mix into the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with shredded Gruyère cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired, to add richness and a fresh herbal touch.
Notes
- The searing step is essential to develop deep flavors and lock in juices.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly brings out their natural sweetness, balancing the savory beef.
- White wine can be substituted with extra beef broth if preferred or to keep the dish alcohol-free.
- Gruyère cheese adds a delicious creamy finish but can be omitted for a dairy-free option.
- Natural pressure release helps ensure tender meat without sudden texture changes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
