Growing up, my grandmother made roast beef with carrots. It was always tender and delicious! She would work tirelessly all day... Ok, well I'm pretty sure she used a slow cooker, but it took HOURS.

My version is just like Grandma used to make...except she never had an Instant Pot. So, her whole process took a lot more time!

Rather than slow roasting beef for hours, this takes only a little over an hour. And with the magic of pressure cooking, the meat still comes out tender and juicy!

Now, I did roast the vegetables separately; but, you can cook the vegetables with the beef.

Super simple, but oh-so delicious!

Best Cuts of Meat

• Bottom or Top Round- leaner cut; you may need to add some butter or oil
• Chuck Roast- lots of marbling; tender and will fall apart easily
• Brisket- leaner and pricier than chuck roast

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Ingredients in Instant Pot Roast Beef

• Bottom Round or Chuck Roast
• Carrots
• Butternut Squash
• Baby Potatoes
• Olive Oil
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Oregano
• Beef Broth
• Corn Starch

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Can I use frozen beef?

Yes! Using an Instant Pot will allow the meat to thaw and cook at the same time. You will need to increase your cook time a bit; but only 20-30 minutes. If you forgot to remove the meat from the freezer last night, no worries! You will not need to hit up the drive thru!

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Winter Roasted Vegetables

You can cook the vegetables in the Instant Pot with the beef. I really wanted my veggies to be roasted, so I cooked them separately.

1.5 lb. baby potatoes, diced

1 medium butternut squash, peeled & diced

1 lb. carrots, diced

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 Tbsp. oregano or Italian seasoning

Set the oven to 425 degrees. Spread diced veggies into a single-layer. Even better if you do not crowd the pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until browned and fork tender.

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Winter Vegetables

Winter is the best time for hearty veggies! And the more colorful- the BETTER!

• Carrots
• Squash- butternut, acorn
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes
• Brussels Sprouts
• Rutabaga
• Kale
• Swiss Chard

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