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    Home » Mains » Frozen Roast in Instant Pot

    Published: Jan 10, 2021 · Modified: Jun 5, 2025 by Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Frozen Roast in Instant Pot

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    Making a frozen roast in the instant pot is such a delicious and fast way to make Chuck Roast compared to a slow cooker.

    The root vegetables you choose to use are completely customizable but I highly recommend using some form of potato and celery.

    Looking for more cozy recipes? Try my Crockpot Enchilada Soup.

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    What do you need:

    frozen pot roast with celery and potatoes
    • A frozen chuck roast
    • Root vegetables such as onion, potatoes, and celery
    • Broth - I like to use beef broth but chicken works as well

    Tip: If you are using sweet potatoes they get muuuuuch softer in the instant pot than the oven. My family is a fan of this but if you don't like a really soft potato go with red potatoes.

    How to cook frozen roast in the instant pot:

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    1. Start by sautéing onion and garlic on sauté mode.
    2. Add broth, frozen roast, and bay leaves and pressure cook.
    3. Add root vegetables and Worchester sauce and cook 10 more minutes.

    Serve with:

    I LOVE to serve my pot roast with ketchup on top!

    How long does it take to cook a pot roast from frozen?

    You can cook a frozen pot roast in the instant pot in 1 hour of pressure cook time

    How much longer do you need to cook frozen meat in the instant pot?

    Since the instant pot can cook meat so quickly you only need to add 15-20 minutes of cooking time.

    What vegetables go with a pot roast?

    Root vegetables! Onion, celery, potatoes, and carrots are great options.

    What if my pot roast isn't frozen?

    If your pot roast is thawed out you can sear each side of the roast after sautéing the vegetables and then cook for about 40 minutes instead of an hour.

    If you like this instant pot chuck roast give my Instant Pot Pork Shoulder a try or this White Chicken Chili (Instant Pot Option)

    I hope you are Over the Spoon for this recipe!
    It is my goal to inspire you to create healthy and easy meals.
    It would mean the world if you could leave a review or a star rating below!

    chuck roast and pot roast vegetables

    Frozen Roast in Instant Pot

    Marissa
    This frozen pot roast made in the instant pot is ready in under 2 hours and makes the best easy pot roast.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 305 kcal

    Equipment

    • instant pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb. chuck roast
    • 2 tbsp minced garlic
    • 2 cups red potatoes
    • 2 cups celery hearts
    • 2 tbsp worchester sauce
    • 1 yellow onion, diced
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 cups beef broth

    Instructions
     

    • Place instant pot on sauté mode and sauté diced onion and garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
    • Turn off sauté mode and pour in beef broth.
    • Place frozen pot roast in instant pot and place 2 bay leaves on top.
    • Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
    • Hit cancel and release pressure.
    • Add potatoes, celery, and any other root vegetables. Add Worchester sauce and pressure cook 10 more minutes.
    • Hit cancel, release pressure, and serve!

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    1. Marita says

      March 03, 2021 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      Wow this looks like a pretty perfect dinner. Makes my mouth water

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      January 15, 2021 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      A delicious new take on an old favorite comfort food!

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