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roast and potatoes with carrots on white plate sitting on red and white checkered table cloth for Instant pot tri-tip roast recipe

INSTANT POT TRI-TIP ROAST RECIPE THAT WORKS FOR ANY ROAST

Instant Pot Tri-Tip Roast makes an easy, hearty meal for even the busiest family. The recipe includes with and without gravy instructions and works for any type of roast you have for your dinner goals. It is versatile and easy to make your own so the entire family will be satisfied.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Pot Roast, Instant Pot Recipes, Instant Pot Tri-tip Roast Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Time for pressure to build and for natural pressure release: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 depending on the size of your roast
Calories: 202kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For Mushroom Gravy

  • 2 Tbs Einkorn flour  (any all-purpose flour will work)
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 cup sliced or chopped mushrooms (I use bella or Shitake mushrooms)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk

Instructions

Instructions to Make With Cream of Mushroom Gravy

  • Use the saute function set on high and let it get hot.
  • Add the oil and then sear the roast on both sides (this means brown it on both sides).
  • Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and place it on a plate.
  • Add the onions and mushrooms to the pot and saute them until they are translucent.
  • Stir in the flour and brown.
  • Add the broth, water and cream or milk to the pot and stir well.
  • Add the seasonings to the liquid and stir well.
  • Place the roast into the liquid and place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place.
  • Set the vent to sealing.
  • You have a couple of cooking options: 
    Manual for 40 minutes of cook time and 25 minutes of natural release time for the pressure valve. 
    Meat function for 40 minutes of cook time and 20 minutes of natural pressure release. 
    Slow cook for 6-8 hours.

Instructions to Make Without Gravy

  • Turn the Instant Pot to saute setting on high and let it get hot.
  • Make a dry rub with the seasonings and rub evenly on both sides of the roast.
  • Add the oil and then sear both sides of the meat (this means brown it on both sides).
  • Remove the roast from the Instant Pot and place it on a plate.
  • Add the onions to the pot and saute them until they are translucent.
  • Add the broth or water to the pot and some of the same seasonings to the broth.
  • Put the trivet into the pot and place the roast on top of the trivet.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Set the vent to sealing.
  • You again have a couple of options for cooking the roast.
    Manual for 40 minutes of cooking and 25 minutes of natural pressure release time.
    Meat function for 40 minutes and 20 minutes of natural pressure release.
  • When the time is up, remove the roast and slice it for serving. It will probably fall apart when you try to slice it.

To add potatoes and carrots to the Instant Pot for a complete meal

  • If you use baby potatoes, you do not have to cut them into cubes. If you use larger potatoes, cube them up so they will cook thoroughly.
  • Set cooking time for 20 minutes and do a quick release of pressure. Be careful not to burn your hands on the hot Instant Pot. I like to use an oven mitt for this.
  • Remove the lid and add your potatoes and carrots to the liquid and stir well.
  • Replace the lid and lock in place, set the vent to sealing.
  • Reset the manual or meat function to cook for 20 minutes and when finished allow the 25 minutes of natural pressure release time.
  • If you chose the slow cook function to cook your Instant Pot tri-tip roast recipe, then you can add the potatoes and carrots half way through cooking. There is no pressure build up on this setting so it’s easy to remove the lid just be careful of steam.

Notes

These instructions are for a 2-pound roast, use the tips and FAQ in the article to adjust the time for the size roast you have.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
INSTANT POT TRI-TIP ROAST RECIPE THAT WORKS FOR ANY ROAST
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
202
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
409
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
195
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
751
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.