A super easy pot roast recipe using your pressure cooker! Total comfort food with tender beef, mushrooms, tomatoes, and vegetables with a tasty tomato-based gravy - and a little Italian flair. This recipe is low carb, gluten free, and keto-friendly.
Dry the chuck roast with paper towels, and then season with salt and pepper.
Select Sear/Saute High. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter is melted, sear the roast on each side for approximately 3 minutes each side or until you get a nice golden brown color. Set aside on a plate. (If you are short on time, you can skip the searing step)
Select Saute Medium on the pressure cooker and add onions and mushrooms. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chuck roast back to the pot, add diced tomatoes, water, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, beef bouillon, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Secure lid, close valve , and select pressure cook High temperature, time 90 minutes. When cooking is complete, release pressure naturally. Remove roast, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp xanthan gum with 1 tsp olive oil or 2 tsp cornstarch whisked with some of the roast's juices. Add mixture to the pot and stir into the juices. Turn cooker to Saute Low and or Med Low and simmer until juices start to thicken.
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Delicious served over riced cauliflower or a favorite vegetable. If not following a low carb or keto diet, serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes.