This Instant Pot Roast Beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked with carrots, potatoes, and aromatic spices for the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. A quick and easy pressure cooker recipe that’s perfect for family dinners or holidays.
0 Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Rub 2–3 tablespoons of oil all over the roast to help the spices stick. Rub all the spices evenly over the oiled roast.
1 Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté/Sear mode. Add 1–2 tablespoons of oil. When hot, sear the roast on all sides until browned (3–5 minutes per side). Remove the roast and set it aside.
2 Add onions (and some carrots if desired) to the pot. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and anise stars. Stir briefly to release aroma. Pour in 1 cup of water or broth to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.
3 Return the roast to the pot. Add remaining carrots and potatoes around the roast. Pour in remaining water (or broth) and add bouillon cubes if using.
4 Close the lid and seal the valve. Set to High Pressure for 2½ hours (150minutes). After that, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15–20minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
5 Using tongs, remove the roast and place it neatly on a serving dish. Drizzle some broth over the meat for juiciness. Arrange cooked vegetables around the roast for serving.
