Crock Pot Beef Roast (Instant Pot Beef Recipe), is so easy to make! With mushrooms, onions, diced tomatoes, Italian flavors, and a delicious chuck roast cooked tender in a rich and delicious beef gravy - you will love.
This crock pot roast recipe includes both slow cooker and instant pot directions. An added benefit - this is a low carb and keto-friendly recipe with no added sugar!
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Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Roast
There are so many reasons to love this crockpot roast recipe. Besides being easy to make, it's a great kid-friendly dinner, can be made ahead of time, and its low carb and keto approved! Yay!
It's An Easy Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Recipe
You will love that this is an easy recipe. The slow cooker version of this recipe is literally a dump and go fix-and-forget recipe.
The instant pot version is still easy, but there are a couple more steps to work through. I like to brown my chuck roast with the instant pot. It gives it extra flavor, but it does add an extra step. You also saute the mushrooms and onions prior to pressure cooking as well.
Slow Cooker Italian Beef
There are 2 super easy ways to cook this roast. Slow cooker or pressure cooker/Instant Pot. The slow cooker method is more of a fix-and-forget method. Add all ingredients in the slow cooker, set on low, and 6 to 8 hours later you have an amazing slow cooker Italian beef dinner! Yum.
The instant pot method is perfect if you forgot to start your slow cooker, or are needing dinner in a hurry! Both result in a very tender delicious Italian pot roast that you'll love.
Perfect Kid-Friendly Dinner Idea
Italian crockpot beef roast is a perfect kid-friendly dinner idea! Serve with their favorite vegetable and a side of pasta with marinara - or pasta with butter, parmesan, salt & pepper.
Make-Ahead and Freezable Pot Roast
You can make this Italian crockpot beef roast ahead of time! I love to throw all my ingredients in the crockpot over the weekend and then keep in the fridge for a Tuesday or Wednesday easy weeknight dinner.
After cooking, this recipe is freezable!
Low Carb and Keto Instant Pot Soup
This Italian crock pot beef roast is the perfect recipe for a family because it tastes great for everyone even if they are not following a low carb and ketogenic diet.
net carbs 6.0 g | protein 37.6 g | fat 26.1 g
Ingredients and Tools
Here's whay you'll need to make this italian instant pot beef recipe! 🙂 Have fun!
Ingredients
- medium sweet onion
- sliced mushrooms
- chuck roast
- diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
- tomato paste
- Italian seasoning
- olive oil
- butter
- garlic powder
- beef bouillon base
- kosher salt
- pepper
- xanthan gum or cornstarch
Tools
- slow cooker or pressure cooker/Instant Pot
- instant-read thermometer, less expensive option, here
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Step by Step Instructions
Here's how to make this Italian Crock Pot Roast - two ways! In your Crockpot or InstantPot
Crockpot Method
Prep and Assemble Ingredients
Assemble and prepare ingredients. Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray.
Place Ingredients In Slow Cooker
Lay onions and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the chuck roast then the diced tomatoes, tomato paste (reserve 1 tablespoon for later), bouillon, salt, pepper, butter, olive oil, and garlic powder.
Cook The Pot Roast
Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours until roast is tender.
Thicken Slow Cooker Juices
Remove slow cooker lid about 30 minutes prior to serving.
In a small bowl, mix xanthan gum or cornstarch with tomato paste until blended. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup water whisking. Add mixture to crockpot and stir with juices. Leave the lid off and allow juices to thicken, stirring occasionally.
Serve
Serve over riced cauliflower or a favorite vegetable if following a low carb or keto diet. Serve with pasta, mashed or roasted potatoes if not following a low carb diet.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Yum.
Instant Pot Method
Prep and Assemble Ingredients
Assemble your ingredients. Dry roast with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Sear Beef Roast
Select Saute High on the pressure cooker and melt butter and olive oil. Brown roast on each side for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
Saute Vegetables
Select Saute Medium on the pressure cooker and add onions and mushrooms. Saute until tender.
Pressure Cook
Add tomatoes, tomato paste (reserving 1 tbsp for later), beef bouillon, salt, pepper, 1 cup water, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Return roast to the pressure cooker and secure lid. and set to High, time 80 minutes. When cooking is complete, use the quick release method to release steam.
Remove lid.
Thicken Pan Juices
In a small bowl, mix xanthan gum or cornstarch with tomato paste until blended. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup water whisking. Add mixture to instant pot and stir with juices. Leave the lid off and allow juices to thicken, stirring occasionally.
If you want thicker juices, removed roast, cover with foil, and set aside. Turn on Instant Pot to Medium/High Saute setting, bring the liquid to a gentle boil and allow juices to reduce and cook down.
You can also add additional xanthan gum (low carb/keto option) or cornstarch mixed with cool water to thicken sauces more.
Serve
Serve over riced cauliflower or a favorite vegetable if following a low carb or keto diet. Serve with pasta, mashed or roasted potatoes if not following a low carb diet.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. So good!
Expert Tips
- Pot Roast typically becomes "fork tender" or "fall apart" at 180 degrees F. USDA's safe minimum internal temperature guidelines
- According to Instant Pot, a general guideline is to cook the roast 20 minutes per pound. So, a 3 lb roast 60 minutes, and a 4 lb roast 80 minutes. See Instant Pot recommended cooking timetables
Common Questions
What is the best cut of beef for pot roast?
My favorite cut of meat for a pot roast is a chuck roast between 3 and 4 lbs.
Can you overcook pot roast?
Yes. You can overcook a pot roast. An over cooked roast will be chewy and some portions may have a very tough texture. All perfectly cooked pot roast will be fork-tender and fall-apart easily, but will also be juicy.
If you can set your crockpot to switch to warm after its cooking time is complete, this will keep the roast from overcooking. Some slow cookers come with a temperature probe that will switch the pot to warm once the desired temperature has been reached. This is handy if you are gone all day! Here's an example of a crockpot with a temperature probe
How do I know if my pot roast is done?
Using an instant-read thermometer, a fork-tender or "fall-apart" post roast usually happens at around 180 degrees F. A minimum cooking temperature for a beef roast is 145 degrees F.
Do you add water to crockpot roast?
It depends upon the recipe. The crockpot version of this recipe does not need water. Enough liquids build in the slow cooker from the meat juices, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and onions that no additional liquid is needed. The Instant Pot version of this recipe needs 1 cup of liquid in order to pressure cook. You can use water, beef broth, or red wine.
How long to cook 4 lb roast in crockpot?
A 4 lb pot roast will need to cook for approximately 8 hours to reach the desired temperature of 180 degrees F.
What temperature should beef be cooked to?
The minimum that beef should be cooked to is 145 degrees F. To be fork tender, a pot roast is typically cooked to a temperature of 180 degrees F.
📋 Recipe
Italian Crock Pot Beef Roast
Italian Crock Pot Beef Roast (Instant Pot Beef Recipe), is so easy to make! With mushrooms, onions, diced tomatoes, Italian flavors, and a delicious chuck roast cooked tender in a rich and delicious beef gravy - you will love. This crockpot roast recipe includes both slow cooker and instant pot directions. An added benefit - this is a low carb and keto-friendly recipe with no added sugar!
Ingredients
- 3 -4 lb boneless chuck roast
- 8 oz package sliced mushrooms (we used baby bellas)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp beef bouillon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp tomato paste (reserve 1 tbsp)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add all ingredients to the crock pot, mushrooms and onions first, beef roast on top, then tomatoes, tomato paste (reserving 1 tbsp. for later), beef bouillon, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, butter, olive oil, and garlic powder. Turn on low and cook for 7 to 8 hours, or until meat is very tender and falls apart.
About 30 minutes prior to serving, in a small bowl mix xanthan gum (or cornstarch) with 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup water until well blended, then add to crock pot and stir.
Allow sauce to thicken in slow cooker (lid off) until ready to serve.
Salt and pepper to taste
Instant Pot Method
Dry chuck roast with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Select Saute setting, Medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil to pot, and melt. Sear meat on both sides until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside on plate.
Add the remaining butter and olive oil, and saute onions and mushrooms until tender. Add roast back into pot, then add tomatoes, tomato paste (reserving 1 tbsp. for later), beef bouillon, salt, pepper, 1 cup water, italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Secure lid on pressure cooker. Set to Pressure Cooker, High for 80 minutes. When cooking is complete, use the quick release method to release steam.
In a small bowl, mix xanthan gum or cornstarch with tomato paste until blended. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup water until incorated well. Add mixture to crock pot and stir with juices. Leave the lid off and allow juices to thicken, stirring occasionally.
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 406Total Fat: 26.1gCholesterol: 125.8mgSodium: 295.7mgCarbohydrates: 8.3gNet Carbohydrates: 6.0gFiber: 2.3gSugar: 4.6gProtein: 37.6g
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JSP says
Delicious & Easy!!!
seekinggoodeats says
Thank you!! Italian Crockpot Beef Roast is definitely easy to make - just dump it all in and turn on! 🙂