Instant Pot American Pot Roast | Easy Dump & Recipe
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 5 people
Ingredients
For making the spice mix
- Paprika- 2 tsp
- Ground cumin- 1 tsp
- Ground allspice- 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper- ¼ to ½ tsp
- Dried thyme, sprigs- 4 sprigs or 1 tbsp
- Dried oregano- 2 tbsp
- Salt- 1½ tsp
For pressure cooking
- Top sirloin roast- 2.8 lbs or 1.3 kg (or use chuck, round or brisket cuts)
- Garlic cloves, sliced- 4 large cloves
- Dried bay leaves- 2
- Shallots, diced- 3 (or use 1 onion)
- Brown mushrooms, halved- 1½ cups (or use white mushroom)
- Balsamic vinegar- 2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce- 2 tbsp
- Water- 1 cup (or add beef broth)
Instructions
- I've taken 2.8 lbs or 1.3 kg top sirloin roast. Chuck, round, or brisket cuts can be used for making the pot roast.
- To a bowl, add all the ingredients mentioned for 'making the spice mix', combine well.
- You can literally add any kind of spices, seasonings, or dried herbs of your choice.
- Spread the spice mix all over the beef.
- Let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour. If you have more time, let marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
- To the stainless steel pot, place the marinated beef.
- Add garlic, dried bay leaves, shallots & mushrooms, combine well.
- Add balsamic vinegar, soy sauce & water, combine well.
- Close the pot with the lid.
- Select pressure cook setting, set the time to 1 hour at high pressure.
- For 2 to 3 lbs beef, pressure cooking time is an hour.
- For 1 lb or ½ kg beef, pressure cooking time is 45 minutes.
- After pressure cooking, let the pressure release naturally- will take 15 to 20 minutes.
- After the pressure has completely released, open the lid.
- Fork-tender, juicy & tender pot roast will be ready along with rich & flavorful gravy.
- Enjoy the pot roast with steamed or roasted vegetables.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/instant-pot-american-pot-roast-easy-dump-recipe/