Instant Pot French Onion Roast (Printable Version)
Tender beef chuck cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs in a savory broth.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
1.4-1.8 kg beef chuck roast
→ Oils and Fats
02 -
30 ml olive oil
→ Vegetables
03 -
4 large onions, thinly sliced
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 -
240 ml beef broth
06 -
240 ml dry white wine or additional beef broth
→ Herbs and Seasonings
07 -
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 -
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
09 -
Salt to taste
10 -
Black pepper to taste
11 -
2 bay leaves
→ Garnish
12 -
100 g shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
13 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
02 -
Add sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
03 -
Pour in the white wine or extra beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits, enhancing flavor complexity.
04 -
Return the seared roast to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook mode on high pressure for 60 minutes.
05 -
Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes before carefully venting any remaining pressure.
06 -
Remove bay leaves, shred the roast using two forks, and serve hot. Top with shredded Gruyère cheese and chopped fresh parsley as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For deeper flavor development, sear the meat thoroughly and caramelize onions slowly to enhance caramelization.