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-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.