Instant Pot Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Hearty beef braised with carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs in the Instant Pot for a comforting, tender main dish. This American beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 medium yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Brown the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups beef broth, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the pot along with 3 peeled and chopped carrots, 3 yellow potatoes cut into chunks, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf.
6. Step 6: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before opening.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaf, stir gently, and serve the tender braised beef and vegetables with the rich cooking liquid spooned over.