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Crack Pot Roast Recipe: Pressure Cooker and Ninja Foodi Edition
Published: April 1, 2024
This pot roast recipe is my go-to comfort food. Tender, juicy chuck roast, slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and herbs. It's a hearty, flavorful dish that always hits the spot.
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Alright folks, buckle up because we're about to embark on a delicious journey! Picture this: a succulent, fall-apart roast, simmered to perfection right in your own kitchen. Sounds like a dream, right? With my fail-proof, mouthwatering crack pot roast recipe, this dream becomes reality. Forget about fancy ingredients or complex steps, all you need is a good chuck roast, an onion, some garlic and a sprinkling of herbs. So, let's roll up those sleeves and fire up that cooker, because I'm about to walk you through the magic of home-cooked goodness!
Ingredients for the Perfect Pot Roast
- Chuck roast: Tender and flavorful cut of meat that becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious when cooked low and slow.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste of the pot roast.
- Garlic: Infuses the dish with a rich, savory flavor and aroma, complementing the beef and other ingredients perfectly.
- Beef broth: Provides a rich and savory base for the gravy, adding depth of flavor to the pot roast.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds a savory and umami-rich flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste of the pot roast.
- Dried thyme: Adds a subtle earthy and herby flavor to the dish, complementing the beef and other ingredients beautifully.
- Olive oil: Used for searing the chuck roast and sautéing the onions and garlic, adding richness and depth of flavor.
Chuck roast is a tough cut of meat that benefits from long, slow cooking to break down the connective tissues and become tender.
Essential Tools for Making Crack Pot Roast
- Pressure cooker: Essential for cooking the chuck roast quickly under pressure, resulting in a tender and flavorful pot roast.
- Tongs: Needed for flipping and searing the chuck roast to lock in the juices and develop a nice crust.
Common Questions About Preparing Pot Roast
Serves: 6 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Set the pressure cooker or Ninja Foodi to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Return the chuck roast to the pot.
- Close the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
- Once done, allow for natural pressure release before opening the lid.
- Serve the pot roast with the gravy from the pot.
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 35 g | Total Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 120 mg | Sodium: 600 mg | Dietary Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Calcium: 50 mg | Potassium: 700 mg | Iron: 4 mg | Vitamin A: 100 µg | Vitamin C: 5 mg
Tips for Making Crack Pot Roast Ahead of Time and Freezing
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the chuck roast as per the recipe instructions.
- Once cooked, let the pot roast cool completely.
- Store the pot roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Allow the pot roast to cool completely.
- Place the pot roast in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Seal tightly, label with the date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
