Imagine cutting into a roast so tender it practically melts in your mouth, with a perfectly pink center that screams gourmet restaurant quality - right from your own kitchen! This Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef recipe is about to revolutionize your home cooking, transforming an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience that will have your family and guests begging for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of pressure cooking, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's both impressive and surprisingly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 75 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Remove the beef roast from refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, which ensures more even cooking.
- Pat the beef roast completely dry using paper towels. This helps achieve better browning and creates a flavorful crust.
- Season the roast generically with salt and black pepper, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
- Select the "Sauté" function on the Instant Pot and add olive oil. Once hot, carefully sear the roast on all sides until a deep golden-brown crust forms, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cancel the sauté function and add minced garlic around the roast, spreading evenly.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, ensuring it doesn't completely cover the roast. Place fresh rosemary sprigs on top of the meat.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set valve to "Sealing", and select "Pressure Cook" on high for 20-25 minutes per pound for rare doneness (internal temperature 125-130°F).
- Once cooking completes, allow a 10-minute natural pressure release before carefully performing a quick release.
- Remove roast and let rest on a cutting board tented with foil for 10-15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice against the grain into thin slices and serve immediately with pan juices if desired.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let your beef roast rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Drying is Crucial: Pat the roast completely dry to achieve that gorgeous golden-brown sear that locks in flavor.
- Invest in a Meat Thermometer: For precise rare doneness, aim for an internal temperature between 125-130°F.
- Don't Rush the Resting: Allowing the meat to rest after cooking is essential for redistributing juices, ensuring each slice is incredibly juicy.
- Slice Against the Grain: This technique guarantees the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture possible.
- Experiment with Herbs: While rosemary is classic, try thyme or oregano for subtle flavor variations.
- Save Those Pan Juices: They make an incredible sauce or au jus for serving alongside your roast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 348kcal
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 36g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 90mg
