BEST Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pounds top sirloin roast
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the sea salt,...: In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.

2. 2

   Truss the roast with kitchen twine so that...: Truss the roast with kitchen twine so that the roast cooks evenly. Pat the roast dry with a clean paper towel, then rub the spice mixture all over the roast.

3. 3

   Turn on the Instant Pot and select the...: Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté setting. Once it reads HOT, add the olive oil and make sure it coats the bottom of the pot. Sear the roast for 3 minutes on 4 sides of the roast (skipping the ends) for a total of 12 minutes, until there’s a golden-brown crust.

4. 4

   Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and...: Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and set it aside. Add the sliced onion and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, until aromatic.

5. 5

   Add the beef broth to the pot, using...: Add the beef broth to the pot, using a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. This step is crucial for flavor and to prevent a burn notice. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.

6. 6

   Place the trivet into the Instant Pot, then...: Place the trivet into the Instant Pot, then lay the browned roast onto the trivet. Secure the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to sealing.

7. 7

   Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and...: Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the cooking time to 4 minutes at high pressure. Make sure to leave the keep warm setting on,

8. 8

   Once the cooking time is up, allow the...: Once the cooking time is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Carefully turn the pressure valve to venting to...: Carefully turn the pressure valve to venting to release any remaining pressure. Use an instant read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. If you want your roast to be medium-rare, you’re aiming for 125F. If the temperature needs to rise more, secure the lid and let it sit in the pot with the warm setting on, there’s no need to pressure cook it again. The temperature should rise about 7-10 degrees in 5 minutes. Once an internal temperature of 125F has been reached, remove the roast from the Instant Pot and let it rest on a cutting board tented with aluminum foil for at least 10 minutes.

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    While the roast is resting, prepare the gravy....: While the roast is resting, prepare the gravy. Mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and bring the liquid to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to whisk until the gravy has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot.

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    Slice the roast against the grain and serve...: Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the gravy.