Georgia Roast–tender, juicy beef chuck roast slow-cooked or pressure-cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and tangy pickled onions that melt into the most flavorful, salty, savory juices. Minimal effort required!
Georgia Roast
Okay, this roast is seriously so good…I couldn’t stop eating it. The meat is perfectly seasoned, especially when you ladle some of that juice on top. I don’t even usually care about meat, but this one had me going back for seconds. The onions get super mild and flavorful, almost melty. It’s the kind of dinner that makes your kitchen smell amazing all day, and the leftovers are just as good (if not better). (Recipe adapted from Georgia Pot Roast on All Recipes).
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Beef Broth–or water and Better than Bouillon
- Beef Chuck Roast–or a rump roast
- Au Jus Packet–find next to gravy
- Ranch Dressing Mix–I like Hidden Valley brand
- Pickled Onions–find next to the pickles
Steps
Add broth into Instant Pot. Add in the roast. Sprinkle the au jus seasoning and ranch seasoning on top of the roast. Add entire contents of onion jar into the Instant Pot.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 90 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 20-30 minutes and then move valve to venting and remove the lid.
Shred the meat and serve it with juices from the pot.
Notes/Tips
- Serve with mashed potatoes, garlic bread, roasted green beans, or buttered egg noodles. It’s also amazing piled on toasted rolls with a drizzle of the cooking juices.
- Use pepperoncini instead of pickled onions for a Mississippi-style twist.
- Swap the chuck roast for pork shoulder for a different protein.
- This recipe can be gluten free. Just make sure your au jus and ranch packets are certified gluten-free (brands vary).
- Don’t skip the natural pressure release in the Instant Pot. It makes a big difference in tenderness.
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in an 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with ranch dressing mix are Instant Pot Mashed Ranch Cauliflower and Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pierogi.
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Georgia Roast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 oz packet au jus
- 1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 (16 oz) jar pickled onions
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Add broth into Instant Pot. Add in the roast. Sprinkle the au jus seasoning and ranch seasoning on top of the roast. Add entire contents of onion jar into the Instant Pot.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 90 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 20-30 minutes and then move valve to venting and remove the lid.
- Shred the meat and serve it with juices from the pot.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Add broth into slow cooker. Add in the roast. Sprinkle the au jus seasoning and ranch seasoning on top of the roast. Add entire contents of onion jar into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until meat is tender and falling apart.
- Shred the meat and serve it with juices from the pot.
- Category: Beef
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
More roast recipes to try…
Instant Pot Yankee Pot Roast
A homey, comforting fall apart roast that has loads of fall flavor. This is a low carb recipe that can be served over mashed cauliflower (or if you’re in the not caring about carbs camp serve it over mashed potatoes).
Texas Roadhouse Roast
Tender, flavorful chuck roast with a tangy BBQ-tomato gravy that makes the whole house smell amazing. Make it in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Sweet Home Alabama Roast
An Instant Pot or Crockpot recipe for basically the best roast ever. The flavor is zesty and bold. You’re going to love this easy recipe.
Instant Pot Mississippi Roast (no packets)
With just a handful of ingredients and an hour in the instant pot you can make the best roast of your life. This particular recipe has no packets of ranch or au jus like the original recipe calls for. The meat is slightly spicy and infused with flavor. This roast is perfect served with mashed potatoes or on a crusty roll as a sandwich.
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I’m assuming in the notes where you said “Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 45 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.” you meant 4-5 days in the fridge…
oops yes, just corrected that!
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