Instant Pot Roast Beef With Cranberry Gravy Food

INSTANT POT® CRANBERRY-THYME POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; pour olive oil into the pot. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and sear in the hot oil until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.
• Stir garlic into the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and scrape up all bits that have stuck to the pan. Stir in cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place roast into the sauce and spoon some sauce over the top. Place onion and thyme around and on top of the roast.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, at least 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer roast to a serving plate. Remove onions and thyme sprigs from the pot. Select Saute function. Mix cornstarch and water together in a bowl and stir into the pot; let simmer until gravy starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve gravy with roast.

INSTANT POT ROAST BEEF WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine seasoning salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder and pepper. Rub over roast.
• Turn the Instant Pot to saute and add the oil. Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown and releases from the pan easily. *You can skip this step, but it does help to keep the juices in the meat and adds flavor.
• Add beef broth to Instant Pot and scrape the bottom of the pan if there are any bits stuck on -- this prevents the burn method from appearing.
• Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing and select Manual or Pressure Cook for 80-90 minutes (depending on the size of your roast. If you cut it into two or three pieces, you can reduce the time slightly). The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to build pressure and begin counting down.
• After the cook time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Open the lid, remove the roast to a cutting board and let rest.
• Drain all juices from the Instant Pot except for 1 1/2 cups. Add cranberry sauce, sugar, garlic and red chili flakes for a bit of spice if desired. Turn to saute and cook and whisk until bubbly and combined.
• Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Shred or pull beef and serve with cranberry gravy.

BEEF ROAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon vegetables around roast; add cranberry juice, 3/4 cup water, cranberries, vinegar, thyme and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Using a slotted spoon, remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring cooking juices to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

INSTANT POT ROAST WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Press Saute button on electric pressure cooker to heat up pan. When the display says "Hot", add the oil, and wait until it shimmers.
• Sprinkle roast evenly with pepper.
• Brown chuck roast in one layer (if it doesn't all fit, brown in 2 batches, but it is best if all fits on one level) on both sides. Remove chuck roast temporarily.
• Add onion soup mix, beef bouillon cubes, and 2 cups water. Using a flat spatula, deglaze bottom of pan. Return chuck roast to pan.
• Secure lid. Set for Pressure Cooking at High pressure, adjust time if necessary to 25 minutes. Begin "SAUTE MAUSHROOMS".
• When pressure cooking has completed, allow pressure to reduce naturally, until the pin drops on its own, about 20-30 minutes. Remove lid, directing steam away from you.
• Remove roast, keep warm. Press Saute button.
• SAUTE MUSHROOMS:.
• While roast is cooking, saute mushrooms. Once sauteed, toss in a splash of dry sherry, and let cook down until liquid evaporates. Magic is happening. Once cooked, remove from heat.
• MOCK CREAM OF WHATEVER SOUP:.
• In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk milk and cornstarch until well blended. Whisk in softened butter, beef bouillon granules, salt and pepper.
• In the pressure cooker pan (which should be on Saute on the "Normal" or "More" setting), whisk continuously as you slowly add the milk/cornstarch mixture to the pressure cooker pan.
• Whisk until the contents come to a boil (easier at "More" setting). Press Keep Warm/Off button. Press Saute button, then press Adjust button until it shows "Less". Simmer for one minute to thicken.
• FINISH:.
• Add sauteed mushrooms to sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
• Slice roast into large chunks or thick slices, and plate.
• Pour onion and mushroom gravy over slices, or serve in a gravy boat.

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY ROAST

Steps:

• Place onion soup mix in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place roast in the slow cooker, and top with cranberry sauce.
• Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.
• Remove roast, and set aside. Set slow cooker to High. Whisk together butter and flour, and slowly mix into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker to create a thick gravy. Serve with the roast.