Instant Pot Cranberry-Thyme Pot Roast Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Cranberry-Thyme Pot Roast Recipe). Cranberry sauce and fresh thyme infuse this beef pot roast with sweet and savory flavors. It makes a wonderful gravy that is perfect with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Instant Pot Cranberry-Thyme Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2) pound boneless beef chuck roast

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 large onion

cut into chunks

4 sprigs fresh thyme

or more to taste

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; pour olive oil into the pot. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and sear in the hot oil until well browned 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.

Step 2

Stir garlic into the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and scrape up all bits that have stuck to the pan. Stir in cranberry sauce balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Place roast into the sauce and spoon some sauce over the top. Place onion and thyme around and on top of the roast.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions at least 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 5

Transfer roast to a serving plate. Remove onions and thyme sprigs from the pot. Select Saute function. Mix cornstarch and water together in a bowl and stir into the pot; let simmer until gravy starts to thicken about 10 minutes. Serve gravy with roast.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Cranberry-Thyme Pot Roast Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 351.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.7g 40%

Carbohydrates: 21.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 20.8g 32%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 72.2mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 539.9IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 16%

Vitamin C: 19.7mg 33%

Folate: 12.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 64.3mg 6%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 34.1mg 12%

Potassium: 290mg 8%

Sodium: 217.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 187.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.