Frozen Roast in Instant Pot

Name: Frozen Roast in Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
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

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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.

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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:

roast after cooking in instant pot with bay leaf

Start by sautéing onion and garlic on sauté mode.
Add broth, frozen roast, and bay leaves and pressure cook.
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)

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