If you are tired of slaving over the stove to get that perfect roast beef, an electric pressure cooker might be the answer you're looking for. Electric pressure cookers can save you time and energy, while still giving you delicious, mouthwatering résultats. Electric pressure cookers use steam to cook food quickly and evenly, resulting in tender, juicy roast beef that is cooked to perfection. In this article, we will explore the different recipes and techniques available for cooking electric pressure cooker roast beef, from classic recipes to more adventurous flavor combinations. We will guide you through the process of selecting the right cut of beef, preparing your ingredients, and adjusting the cooking time to achieve the desired level of doneness. We will also provide tips for troubleshooting common problems and ensuring that your roast beef turns out perfectly cooked every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
VERY tender and delicious. Using the pressure cooker saves SO much time that this recipe can be used on a weekday and still you can manage to eat dinner at a decent hour.
Provided by ccsoccerbmxmom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides in the hot oil; season with pepper, seasoned salt, and onion powder.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, add the quartered onion, and seal the lid. Bring the cooker up to full pressure. Reduce heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use the quick-release method to lower the pressure. Mix in carrots and potatoes, seal the lid again, and return the pressure cooker to the heat. Bring the cooker up to full pressure and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Use the quick-release method again and transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 310.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
JEN'S PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
A pressure cooker is a must for making a tough roast tender. In our large family when I was growing up, this was everyone's most-requested birthday dinner. When my mother was reducing her household size for a move, she gave me her pressure cooker, and I am now teaching my children to make this favorite as well.
Provided by jenonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season roast with salt and pepper on all sides; coat roast with flour (reserve leftover flour for gravy).
- Melt shortening in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides in hot shortening. Sprinkle onion soup mix over the roast. Pour in at least two cups of water; use 1 to 2 cups more if the beef is a tough cut or to reach the minimum amount recommended by the pressure cooker's manufacturer.
- Seal the lid and bring the cooker up to full pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Release the pressure and test for doneness; the meat should be fork-tender. Add potatoes and onions, making sure the vegetables are submerged in the cooking liquid. (You may need to rearrange the roast on top of the vegetables or add more water.) Seal the lid and return the pressure cooker to full pressure.
- Reduce heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Release the pressure; transfer meat and vegetables to a serving platter.
- To make gravy, bring the cooking liquid to a boil. Whisk reserved flour into 1/2 cup cold water; whisk the flour mixture into the boiling broth. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Serve gravy with pot roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 47.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 934.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
PRESSURE-COOKER POT ROAST
With an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, the classic Sunday afternoon pot roast can be on the table in under two hours -- without ever turning on your oven. We seasoned this one with North African ingredients -- dates, olives, and oranges -- but remained loyal to the traditional American chuck roast, which, like other inexpensive cuts, braises well. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker over medium-high, or in an electric pressure cooker set to saute. Pat beef dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons fat (or add enough oil to equal 2 tablespoons). Add garlic and flour, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in stock, carrots, olives, dates, thyme, bay leaf, cumin seeds, orange zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Return beef along with any accumulated juices to pressure cooker.
- Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook for 60 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 90 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off, quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
- Let beef stand in liquid 10 minutes. Skim any fat from surface. Transfer beef to a serving platter. (Discard bay leaf.) Spoon sauce over and around beef and serve.
PRESSURE-COOKER MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHUCK ROAST
My husband and I like well-seasoned foods, so this pressure cooker roast is terrific. You'll also love how flavorful and tender this comforting recipe turns out. -Bette McCumber, Schenectady, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix first 10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; place roast over top. Pour tomato mixture over roast. Lock lid; adjust to pressure-cook on high for 35 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. , Remove roast and strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables; keep roast and vegetables warm. Skim fat from juices. Return juices to the pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. , Serve roast and vegetables with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
This is a classic, comforting pot roast, rich with red wine and onions. A pressure cooker works wonders on tough cuts of meat like the chuck roast called for here; the roast is braised to tenderness in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven. The trick to this perfectly cooked meal is timing: Pop the vegetables into the pressure cooker just for the last few minutes of cooking, so they are tender but not overly softened. The optional quick-pickled onions give the mellow beef and sweet vegetables an appealing tangy pop. If you're short on time, you don't need to thicken the cooking liquid to make a gravy; just drizzle some pan juice over the top and call it a day.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, meat, roasts, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season the beef generously all over with about 1 tablespoon salt. Using the sauté setting, warm the oil in a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Add one chunk of the beef and sear one side until deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the first chunk and repeat with the remaining chunk, searing one side. (You can brown more than one side of each chunk, but one side is enough to build flavor without spending too much time on this step.) If the pressure cooker gives you a "hot" error, simply turn it off and use residual heat to cook. When it cools, turn the sauté setting back on.
- Add the pearl onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, vinegar and 1/2 cup water; season generously with black pepper and lightly with salt. Using a metal or wooden spoon or spatula, scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Turn off the sauté setting. Add the herbs and nestle the beef into the liquid. Cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
- Make the pickled onions, if desired: Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the pearl onions and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, to dissolve the sugar and warm the onions through, about 1 minute. Remove the mixture from heat and set aside at room temperature to pickle for at least 1 hour. (You can make the pickled onions up to 5 days ahead; store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.)
- Allow the pressure to reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually. Add the vegetables to the pot, tucking them below the liquid. Cook on high pressure until the beef and vegetables are both tender, an additional 4 minutes. Quick-release the pressure by twisting the pressure knob to vent, then open the lid. Using tongs and a slotted spoon, remove the beef and vegetables to a serving platter. Break the beef into large chunks to serve. At this point, you can simply drizzle some cooking liquid over the top of the beef and vegetables, and top with the drained, pickled pearl onions to serve. Discard the remaining cooking liquid or strain it, refrigerate it, discard the layer of fat and freeze the remaining liquid as beef stock.
- If you'd prefer a thicker gravy, strain the cooking liquid and return it to the pot. Using the sauté function, bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the butter and flour in a small bowl and knead it together with your fingers until it is uniform, almost like a dough. Once the liquid is boiling, drop the butter-flour mixture into the pot, whisking well to combine. Let it bubble until it is lightly thickened, about 5 minutes, then drizzle some gravy over the pot roast and vegetables, and top with drained, pickled onions. Serve extra gravy on the side.
PRESSURE-COOKER BEEF TIPS
These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Here's one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a quick and easy dinner. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Brown meat in batches, adding oil as needed. Transfer meat to a bowl. , Add wine to cooker, stirring to loosen browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker; add the mushrooms, onion, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Lock lid; close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right roast: Look for a chuck roast, rump roast, or brisket that is at least 3 pounds. These cuts are well-suited for slow cooking and will become tender and flavorful in the pressure cooker.
- Season the roast generously: Before cooking, season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Sear the roast before cooking: Searing the roast in a hot pan before cooking it in the pressure cooker will help to develop a nice crust and lock in the flavor.
- Add liquid to the pressure cooker: When cooking the roast in the pressure cooker, it is important to add enough liquid to cover the meat. This will help to create steam and tenderize the meat.
- Cook the roast on high pressure for the recommended amount of time: The cooking time will vary depending on the size and type of roast. Consult the pressure cooker manufacturer's instructions for the recommended cooking time.
- Let the roast rest before slicing: After cooking, let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
Conclusion:
Cooking a roast beef in an electric pressure cooker is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and flavorful meal. By following these tips, you can ensure that your roast beef turns out perfect every time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, an electric pressure cooker can be a valuable addition to your kitchen. With its ability to cook food quickly and easily, an electric pressure cooker can help you to create delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.
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