Pressure Cooker Beef Pot Roast

By carvalhohm

Looking to expedite a quick pot roast meal? Try this simple and delicious Pressure Cooker Beef Pot Roast recipe. Great served with potatoes and house salad.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pot roast, 2 to 3-inches thick
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 1 1/4 cups water
• Gravy
• 2 cups beef broth (from meat juices)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cold water

Details

Adapted from webmailb.netzero.net

Preparation

Step 1

Brown beef in shortening in cooker.

Season with salt and pepper. Add onions and water. Cover, set control at 10 and cook 40 to 50 minutes after control jiggles (or cook at 15 for 30 to 40 minutes).

Cool cooker normally for 5 minutes, then place under faucet.

Gravy: Skim excess from broth. Add enough water to broth, if necessary to make 2 cups.

Mix together flour and cold water to make a smooth paste. Gradually stir into broth.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gravy is smooth and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

The following recipe is for a 6 to 8 qt. pressure cooker.