Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast, where juicy beef meets sweet caramelized onions and savory herbs. This easily prepared dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering rich flavors that develop quickly in your Instant Pot. The combination of tender beef and aromatic broth creates a hearty meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pot method, you can spend more time enjoying your delicious creation and less time washing dishes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 apple vinegar (or additional broth)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat olive oil. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove the roast.
- In the same pot, add onions and cook until caramelized (10-15 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar or extra broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the roast to the pot along with beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 60 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for about 15 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove bay leaves and shred the roast with two forks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg