Jen's Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Recipe View Season the beef rump roast generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the roast in all-purpose flour, reserving any leftover flour for thickening the gravy later. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a pressure cooker, melt vegetable shortening over medium-high heat. Carefully place the seasoned roast in the hot oil and brown it evenly on all sides to develop a rich, flavorful crust. (10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle both packages of dry onion soup mix evenly over the browned roast. Pour in at least 2 cups of cold water, ensuring the bottom of the pot is covered. For a tougher cut of meat, add an additional 1 to 2 cups of water, or enough to meet the minimum liquid requirement recommended by your pressure cooker's manufacturer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Seal the pressure cooker lid securely. Bring the cooker to full pressure over high heat. Once full pressure is achieved, reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the size and toughness of the roast. (90-120 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully release the pressure from the cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid and test the roast for doneness. It should be easily pierced with a fork and very tender. Add the peeled and halved potatoes and peeled and quartered onions to the pot, making sure the vegetables are mostly submerged in the cooking liquid. Rearrange the roast if necessary to ensure even cooking. You may need to add more water if the liquid level is too low. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Reseal the lid and return the pressure cooker to full pressure over high heat. Once full pressure is achieved, reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully release the pressure again. Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid and transfer the pot roast and vegetables to a serving platter, arrange nicely. (5 minutes)

Recipe View To create a luscious gravy, bring the remaining cooking liquid in the pressure cooker to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved flour with 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the boiling cooking liquid. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, about 3 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve the delectable pot roast and tender vegetables immediately, generously drizzled with the rich, homemade gravy. Enjoy!