Hearty Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast
Hearty Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This tender chuck roast simmers in a rich sauce of caramelized onions, beef broth, and red wine, creating a flavorful experience that brings family and friends around the dinner table. With the convenience of an Instant Pot, this dish cooks quickly while maintaining its moisture and tenderness.
- 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 chuck roast
- 2 large sweet onions (yellow or Vidalia), sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil and cook sliced onions until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Remove onions and set aside.
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Sear in the pot until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return onions to pot along with beef broth, garlic, thyme, and balsamic vinegar. Stir well.
- Close lid and set to high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining steam.
- Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg