Description
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.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp Better than Bouillon beef base
- 1 small onion, cut into chunks
- 1 rib celery, sliced
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Season the roast on all sides with the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the roast and brown for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the roast.
- Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Stir in the Better than Bouillon. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Add in the onion, celery and roast. Pour the tomato sauce, BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 70 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for a full natural pressure release.
- Remove the lid. Remove the roast and slice or shred. Serve drizzled with some of the liquid in the Instant Pot. You can also make a gravy with a cornstarch slurry, if you prefer.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Season the roast on all sides with the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Place roast in the slow cooker. Add in water, Better than Bouillon, onion and celery. Pour the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-12 hours.
- Remove the lid. Remove the roast and slice or shred. Serve and enjoy with some of the juices from the slow cooker drizzled over the top.
- Category: Beef
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker