Got your hands on a gorgeous beef chuck roast, but need a little help getting it on the table? That’s where I step in! You can make this classic family-friendly dinner in the low & slow in the slow cooker or speed it up in the Instant Pot. Either way, you’ll have tender, fall-apart beef that’s perfectly juicy and seasoned just right. Ready to be served up with your favorite cozy sides and feed your family for days. Let’s go!
Look for a “boneless beef chuck roast” for a great pot roast. They are typically around 4 lbs.
We have been buying from a local farmer which is something else I would highly recommend! If you’re not sure how to get in touch with one near you, head to this website and type in your city/state. There are so many incredible farms out there that would love to sell directly to their customers.
You’ll get fresher meat, better prices, and the satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food comes from. Bonus points when it’s hyper local!
There’s also this sense of comfort that comes with knowing that if things went south with the grocery stores & shelves were bare, you’d know exactly where to go and would already have an established relationship supporting farmers who need you (and who YOU need just as much!). Such a win-win.
We love our roast with carrots & potatoes. You can totally throw yours in with the meat but I’m a texture weirdo and like the carrots pan sautéed in butter or ghee with some garlic and a drizzle of honey at the end. And I love the potatoes roasted with some onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oil. And a finish of fresh parsley. I roast at 425ºF until crispy and tender.
For me, making “just the sides” while the meat has been cooking all day feels very easy – but you decide! Mashed potatoes would be great too if those are your thing!
Let me know if you try this cozy pot roast, if you find a local farm near you, and if you’re team Instant Pot or team Slow Cooker in the comments below! Would love to hear from YOU 🤎
Easy Beef Pot Roast | Slow Cooker Or Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
Instructions
Instant Pot Method
- Combine the spices in a small bowl then rub on all sides of the roast. Set the Instant Pot to "sauté" mode and add the avocado oil. Once hot, use tongs to place the seasoned meat inside and brown on all sides (about 3 min per side).
- Place the roast inside the bottom of the Instant Pot and pour the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut aminos over top. Set the valve to closed/"sealing" position then cook on HIGH pressure for 60 to 80 minutes (60 for 3 lbs roast, 70 for 4 lbs, 80 for 5 lbs).
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then open up the valve to release the rest. Move the roast to a large cutting board and use two forks to shred.
- If you'd like, you can reduce the liquids to a thickened consistency by setting the Instant Pot to sauté mode again and simmering and stirring until reduced to your liking. For extra thick gravy, you can stir in a slurry of 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour.
- Serve the roast warm with sides of your choice and the liquid poured over top for extra juiciness. ENJOY!
Slow Cooker Method
- Combine the spices in a small bowl then rub on all sides of the roast. If your slow cooker has a sauté function, turn that on and add the avocado oil. If not, use a separate skillet to brown the roast. Once hot, use tongs to place the seasoned meat inside and brown on all sides (about 3 min per side).
- Place the roast inside the bottom of the slow cooker & pour the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut aminos over top. Place the lid on top then set to cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. (Err on the longer side if you have a larger roast 4-5 lbs, shorter side if your roast is closer to 3 lbs. Always longer if you're unsure)
- Move the roast to a large cutting board and use two forks to shred. If you'd like, you can reduce the liquids to a thickened consistency by setting the Instant Pot to sauté mode again and simmering and stirring until reduced to your liking. For extra thick gravy, you can stir in a slurry of 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour.I usually just spoon the liquid straight onto the meat and it's perfect for us and one less step.
- Serve the roast warm with sides of your choice and the liquid poured over top for extra juiciness. ENJOY!
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