This Paleo Easy Pot Roast is tender, flavorful, and so easy to make! Made in the Instant Pot means so much less time to get tender and delicious. The best comfort food made gluten free, dairy free, and low fodmap and Whole30.
Instant Pot Perfection
Pot roast is the ultimate comfort food, and being able to make it juicy, fall-apart good in just over an hour is amazing! The roast is seared and cooked by itself, then the veggies are added for the last 10 minutes. They would be complete mush if they were in there the whole time. That's also the perfect time to prep the veggies- while the beef cooks.
Why natural release?
You guys want more Instant Pot recipes so here we are! I love the IP and I'm so glad it's popular. It really makes this recipe so easy. Everything is made in one pot and it's just, if not more, flavorful than the oven version. Natural release helps make the meat stay tender. The force of a quick release makes the meat break down into unappealing pieces. It's just 15 minutes and it makes all the difference.
This is another low fodmap recipe, which means no onions or garlic, so feel free to use some sliced onion in there with the veggies as well if you want. I promise it is so flavorful as is though! The fresh herbs, garlic oil, and green onions make this so delicious!
Once it's completely done cooking, remove the beef and veggies and add a couple tablespoons of cassava flour to the juices left in the pot. Whisk to thicken and you have an incredible sauce to pour over everything. Or you can add everything back in and combine.
You will love this easy, fall-apart tender, pot roast. Made so much easier and quicker and still amazingly delicious!
Here are some more Paleo Whole30 Instant Pot recipes you will like: Paleo Barbacoa (Chipotle Copycat), Stuffed Pepper Soup, and Classic Potato Salad.
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Paleo Whole30 Instant Pot Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef roast
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil*
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, tied together
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound carrots, cut
- 1 pound potatoes, cut (I like Yukon Gold's)
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons cassava flour
Instructions
- Cut the roast in 4 pieces. I had two 1 ½ pound roasts and cut them each in half. This helps keep the cooking time short. Place garlic and avocado oils in the instant pot and hit the "saute" button. Add the roast and sprinkle with the salt. Cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
- Hit "cancel" and add in the fresh herbs and water. Place lid on, make sure the valve is closed, and hit the "manual" button. Increase the time to 40 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, chop the vegetables and place in a bowl to be added.
- Once the beef is done, let naturally release pressure for 15 minutes. Hit "cancel", and release the pressure. Once the pin drops open and add the vegetables. Try to cover them with the liquid as best as possible.
- Place the lid on, make sure the valve is closed, hit "manual" and reduce the time to 10 minutes. Once that is done, hit "cancel", release the pressure and remove lid. Take out the beef and veggies and place them in a large bowl or on a platter. Shred the beef if desired.
- Add the cassava flour to the liquid that remains in the pot. Whisk until fully incorporated. Turn on the "saute" and stir until thickened. Pour over the meat and veggies and serve.
Amy says
This looks great! I can't have the nightshades right now. Do you think turnips or rutabaga would work in place of the potatoes?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Amy- yes, I think that would work great!
Mindy says
This recipe is definitely a keeper! I added some extra rosemary, garlic and onions and it was perfect. This will become my go-to pot roast recipe.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mindy! So glad you like it!
Katie says
Hi! I do not have an instant pot (do you recommend getting one?)
Can you do this recipe in crock pot?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Katie- I DO recommend an Instant Pot, especially this time of year they go on great sale. But yes, this should work in the crock pot. Just add the veggies the last hour. Enjoy!
Sarah Melissa Szuminski says
Hey ! I am loving the look of this recipe and want to try it this week. Can you tell me exactly what the package label on the meat reads that you would buy for this recipe? I sometimes have trouble finding the right cuts for different beef stews and such. For example, some will say like, "boneless chuck roast," would that work? Appreciate any guidance you could provide!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Sarah- I buy Pre Brands Chuck Roast, it is boneless. Here is a link to the exact one: https://amzn.to/2CRpCec
I definitely understand cuts can be confusing. I hope that helps and I hope you love it.
Sarah says
Perfect, thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome!
Bethany says
I bought just one PRE chuck roast that is 1.5lbs... wish I bought two!! Should I reduce the time since I’m not cooking 3lbs of meat??
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Bethany- no, I wouldn't. You still want the meat to be tender. Hope you love it.