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French Onion Pot Roast (Instant Pot)

Tender, shredded beef in a rich, flavourful broth inspired by classic French onion soup. It’s an easy, cozy, family-style meal made with simple pantry ingredients that delivers traditional Sunday roast vibes without all the effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs beef roast, cut into 3" cubes
  • 3 cups yellow onion, thickly sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. With the Instant Pot set to "Saute", sear the cubes on all sides to form a crust, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a plate and turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Add the onions to the Instant Pot and place the seared beef cubes on top. Add in the broth, tamari, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs de Provence.
  • Lock the Instant Pot and set the valve to "Sealing". Cook on the "High Pressure" setting for 60 minutes (20 minutes per pound of beef). Turn off the Instant Pot and let sit for 10-15 minutes before releasing the pressure valve.
  • Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. The roast should be tender and shred easily.
  • To thicken the gravy, whisk in the xanthan gum until smooth.
  • Serve over creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, or rutabaga.