How to Make Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says comfort food quite like a hearty pot roast, and when it comes to pot roast, venison is a delicious and lean alternative to traditional beef. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook a tender and flavorful venison pot roast, then look no further than this Instant Pot recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • Place water in a small bowl and add stew seasoning; whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over roast.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 682mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 324mg