Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast

The Instant Pot makes venison fork-tender, the potatoes creamy, and the carrots crisp-tender. A mouthwatering comfort-food meal, ready in just 3 hours!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (2 pound) venison roast
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
• 1 (1.5 ounce) package beef stew seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
• 1 pound baby potatoes (such as Little Potato Company®), halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Sear venison roast in hot oil for 2 minutes. Flip roast over and sear for 2 minutes more. Cancel Sauté mode.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place water in a small bowl and add stew seasoning. Whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over roast.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Spoon sauce over them to coat.

Step 6

Close and lock the lid again. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.