family-friendly | comfort food

Instant Pot Roast Beef  and Gravy

BY INSTANTpoteats.com

this Instant Pot roast beef and gravy recipe is a go-to comfort dish for the family. You GET fork-tender, flavor-rich meat smothered in the most delicious, savory gravy.

You WILL NEED

Beef  Onion  Red Wine Garlic Dried Thyme  Brown Gravy Mix Flour

prep

1

Cut the meat into two or three big chunks to fit inside the pot. Season with salt and pepper on each side.

saute

2

Set up the Instant Pot and press the Saute button. Add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to heat up.

sear beef

3

Add pieces of beef, one at a time, and sear until browned, about 2 minutes on each side.

remove Beef

4

Remove the beef, and add a little more oil and the onions. Stir through for 30 seconds.

deglaze

5

Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot to avoid Burn error from happening.

Add seasonings

6

Add garlic cloves and thyme and stir.

add water

7

Pour in 1.5 cups of water and stir through. Add and stir in the brown gravy mix until dissolved. The liquid will thicken slightly.

add gravy mix

8

Add and stir in the brown gravy mix until dissolved. The liquid will thicken slightly.

place the beef

9

Place pre-seared beef pieces in the gravy. Scoop some of the liquid over the top.

pressure cook

10

Select Pressure Cook/Manual and adjust the time to 45 minutes on HIGH pressure. Once the timer is done, release the pressure naturally.

remove beef

11

Open the lid and remove the cooked beef into a bowl. Cover with some foil or a lid to keep warm.

reduce gravy

12

Press the Saute button.. Allow the cooking broth to simmer and let it cook off for about 10 minutes, stirring a few times. This will reduce the gravy.

shred 

13

Slice or shred the beef on a platter. Do this just before the gravy is finished.

make a slurry

14

Whisk together flour and water. Stir it into the gravy to thicken and press Cancel to stop the Saute process.

Pour the thickened brown gravy over the beef. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables for a perfect meal.

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