Home Main DishesInstant Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast

Instant Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast

Name: Instant Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) chuck roast; 1 packet Ranch seasoning; 1 packet Italian dressing mix; 1 packet brown gravy mix; 1 cup low sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instant Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast is the most flavorful roast ever. Flavored with Italian dressing, brown gravy, and Ranch seasoning.

Prep10 min
Cook1 hr 30 min
Total1 hr 40 min
Serves6
Rating4.8

Instant Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast is the most flavorful roast ever. Flavored with Italian dressing, brown gravy, and Ranch seasoning, this easy dinner recipe is sure to become one of your most requested meals.

Instant Pot Pot Roast served ver mashed potatoes.

How To Serve

I like to serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Peas or green beans make a great side and I love to make a batch of Yeast Rolls.

Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *

The 3 packets of seasoning are Ranch seasoning, brown gravy, and Italian dressing mix and they not only season the beef but form a rich, salty gravy that is absolutely delectable.

This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to prep and then it cooks in the Instant Pot for 90 minutes followed by a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release.

In addition to the 3 packets, the only other ingredients are a little vegetable oil to sear the meat in (don’t skip this step. It adds so much flavor.), a cup of beef broth, and a little cornstarch if you want to thicken the gravy up some.

Type Of Meat To Use

You’ll need a 3 to 3 1/2 pound chuck roast for this recipe. I love cooking chuck roasts. The amount of fat in them makes them cook up super flavorful and tender. Typically I slow cook a chuck roast but I love that an Instant Pot gives the same result in much less time.

Instant Pot Three Packet Pot Roast Recipe Tips

This pot roast is fairly salty. If you have to watch your salt intake or don’t like salty foods, I recommend using reduced-sodium beef broth and reduced-sodium Ranch seasoning.

I think this roast tastes best shredded so that the gravy completely coats and flavors it. It cooks up so tender it is super easy to shred with 2 forks. When you shred it, you can pick out and discard any pieces of fat.

Storage

The great thing about this pot roast is it only tastes better with time. It will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. And it freezes well.

Easy 3-Packet Pot Roast served over mashed potatoes.

Pin this now to find it later

More Chuck Roast Recipes

Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make.

Instant Pot Pot Roast served over mashed potatoes

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

Ingredients

Equipment Instant Pot

Steps

1
Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" mode. When hot add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add chuck roast and cook until browned on both sides.
2
Press "Cancel" Sprinkle all 3 packets over the roast. Pour the broth over the roast.
3
Place the lid on the pot and make sure valve is in "sealing" position. Press "Manual" or "High Pressure" for 90 minutes.
4
Do a Natural Pressure release for 15 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually. Remove the lid. Remove the roast to a serving plate or large bowl.
5
Stir the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water. Add to the Instant Pot and turn to "Saute". Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken. Meanwhile, shred pot roast with 2 forks. Return to Instant Pot when sauce has thickened.