Incredibly easy dump and start chuck pot roast in Ninja Foodi recipe. Tender fall apart meat and aromatic root vegetables covered in rich beef broth, what could be better?
My favorite pressure cooker recipe. Why wait for hours for that perfectly tender pot roast on the stove or the oven? Ninja foodi will make the job done in an hour.
How do you cook a chuck roast in Ninja Foodi
This recipe is a perfect example of a dump and start recipe that needs minimum of preparation.
- Browning. Browning the meat is completely optional. It adds extra flavor but also take some time. In this recipe i browned the meat right in the Ninja Foodi pot on saute setting for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Seasoning. Seasoning is essential. You can use your favorite blend of spices or follow my directions. I added salt, black pepper, lots of garlic powder, some ketchup and spicy chili paste. The pot roast will not be spicy at all, the paste will just add more flavor.
- Pressure cooking. Now add water or broth and pressure cook the roast. 60 minutes will be enough for a 3 lb chuck roast, add 20 minutes more for any additional pound. If you want to cook potatoes whole, add them now. Slice carrots in big pieces and also add to the pot.
- Vegetables. If you cut potatoes in chunk and have baby carrots or small sliced carrots on hand, let the 3 lb pot roast cook for 40 minutes, then Quick release the pressure, add veggies and cook again for 20 minutes.
What do i love about this recipe
The best part is just how easy is it to make! A perfect dump and start recipe that is made in less ten an hour.
The dish is very inexpensive too. Root vegetables and meat are pretty affordable!
Another great part is that you can use any pressure cooker to make this recipe. Of course Instant Pot will be great for this chuck pot roast too!
Why chuck roast
When you are buying a chuck roast you are getting the most value for the money. The roast becomes so tender when cooked low and slow or quick under pressure like in this recipe. Another great cut of beef for pot roast is round top roast. It has less marbling but still very good and tender when cooked properly.
Is this recipe keto
This recipe can be keto or low carb if you take away potatoes and carrots. Instead, add more onions and celery. Try to add radishes, its a perfect substitute for potatoes.
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Chuck pot roast in Ninja Foodi
Incredibly easy dump and start chuck pot roast in Ninja Foodi recipe. Tender fall apart meat and aromatic root vegetables covered in rich beef broth, what could be better?
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 6-8 golden potatoes
- 2 big carrots
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon spicy chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups of water
- 3 teaspoon beef bullion
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Turn on saute button. Add some oil and chuck roast in to preheated inner pot. Brown for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add other ingredients and close and lock the lid. Cook for 60 minutes on HIGH PRESSURE. After its done, let pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes and than quick release.
Notes
- Cook all the veggies at the same time with the meat only if the potatoes are whole or cut in big pieces and if you like kind of mushy consistency. If not, cook beef for 40 minutes and then add veggies and cook for another 20 minutes.
- If you choose to thicken the gravy, try this:
Take all the meat and veggies out and set aside. Turn the Ninja foodi to SAUTE. Make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 589Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 290mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 47g
Is this cooked on the HI setting! Thank you in advance for responding!!!
Yes, high pressure:)
So we’re not cooking it on the pressure cooking setting? It’s still on the Saute/Sear setting right?
Sear first, then pressure cook
I love the step-by-step instructions. Super yummy roast!
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
Thank you for the concise notes and recipe. I get tired of the life story before the recipe, which seems to be the norm now days. Good recipe
Thank you!
this looks absolutely wonderful and comforting I would love a bowl!
This is such a great comfort food! The family absolutely loved it and it was so delicious! Making this again very soon!
You are speaking my love language with this dish. And it’s made in the ninja….swooooooon. Pinning to make later this week! Thank you looks crazy good.
This is so good! The flavor and texture were both fabulous, definitely one that will be repeated at our house!
I’m cooking this right now so I hope you or someone can answer. If not no worries. I’ll figure it out. 😊 The veges are being cut up and not left whole. Do I need to quick release or do a slow release at the recommended time, and then build up pressure and cook the remaining time?
Thank you!
Wanda
Hi Wanda! Thanks for the question. Quick release the pressure, add vegetables and cook for another 20 minutes. Than natural release for 5-10 minutes and than quick release. If potatoes are cut in large chunks you can naturally release pressure for a little longer.
Great recipe! We’re having trouble getting used to our Ninja Foodi – Had a 2.3 lb roast and cooked it for 50 minutes, but it was still well done.
My mom just got a Ninja foodi so I’m going to send her this idea! Thanks for sharing!
This chuck roast comes out so tender it just falls apart. A complete meal made right in the pressure cooker.
This is comfort food at it’s finest! Can’t wait to try it!
Can you cook this from frozen?
Yes you can. For 2 pound roast set pressure to 85 minutes, and a 3 pound roast would be set to about 95
will this be on the pressure cook setting or the roast/bake setting?
Hi, thanks for your question. It’s a pressure cook setting
Iam making this now can’t wait for this meal I’ll let you know how this turns out…Thanks for the recipe
Delicious nothing like using a slow cooking method for making a roast its tender juicy and wonderful we love our ninja
Pot roast is one of those great comfort foods. A family favourite. Simple and delicious.
Such a perfect dinner for cold winter nights. I just saved the recipe. Can’t wait to make this and dig in!
Please pass on the rice, I want to eat this right now! What a tasty dish made even easier in the pressure cooker!
This is the perfect easy dinner – I love my Ninja Foodie and finding new recipes to try inside! It was SO quick to assemble and so filling and comforting for the whole family. Thanks for this pot roast recipe.
I have a regular instant pot do I still do manual for 60min?
Yes the time will be the same
I can’t believe how easy this is to make. It looks absolutely amazing and I cant wait to try it.
Gotta love a good pressure cooker recipe! This one looks like a winner! Bookmarked to make next week, thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Thanks for all the step by step instructions. This is going on the menu next week!
I love this easy, one-pot meals. The meat was so tender, it fall apart and the taste was amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
This came out so tender and delcious. The only family loved it!
My family loved this, thanks! Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe!
Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it does not disappoint! Bold, hearty and delicious! Easily, a new favorite dish; my whole family loved it!
Pot roast is one of my all time favorite meals..and was so happy I could make ths in my Instant Pot! Ready so quickly..and delicious!
Tender. Worked great for a Sunday dinner quickly. Kids loved it too
This was wonderful! So tender and juicy. Thank you for the recipe!
That meat looks so incredibly tender – like it would just melt in your mouth. I can’t wait to try it.
What is “spicy chili sauce”? Is it just like Heinz Chili Sauce or another brand/kind?
Thanks for the great recipe, can’t wait to try it.
Hi, i used huy fong sauce. Any spicy sauce will work
I’m trying this recipe now but was wondering, does it stay on the sear/saute seeing the entire time?
Hello, thank you for your question. The pot roast is cooked under the high pressure for 60 minutes.
Great
Only issue I had was I went to do the quick release so I could vegetables And continue for 20 more minutes. The quick release still took about 15 minutes and then to get it back up to pressure after adding the vegetables out another 10 minutes plus another 20 to cook
If I am doing two 3 pound roasts in the pressure cooker do I need to adjust time? My cook book was a little confusing on that.
Take out half of your roast put in another pan add 1/2 a cup of broth get out your mixer put in only one beater and shred roast for burritos, or bbq sandwiches it’s great
Can you make mashed potatoes after they cook in the pot with the meat?
i just brought a roast beff and it weights 8lbs and 14 how long do i have to cook it in my ninja foodi pressure cooker
I would double the cooking time and also cut the roast in about 4 pieces before cooking.