Did you plan to make a beef roast for dinner but forgot to defrost it? No worries! You can cook it in the Instant Pot. It only takes about 90 minutes to cook a frozen beef roast in an Instant Pot. Plus, it's super easy to make. The beef roast is placed into the instant pot and doused with beef broth and orange juice to help the seasoning stick. Then it's seasoned, covered with garlic, onions, carrots, and Habanero peppers, and cooked for 90 minutes until it's tender. Serve this moist and tender beef roast with whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice, or steamed vegetables to turn this main dish into a complete meal.
Can you put a frozen roast in Instant Pot?
You can put a frozen roast in an instant pot. It will take a little longer to cook, but it will be just as tender and juicy as if cooked thawed.
How long does it take to cook frozen beef in Instant Pot?
It takes about 90 minutes to cook frozen beef in the instant pot. However, it may take more or less time for the beef roast to cook, depending on the size of the beef roast.
Is it better to cook a roast frozen or thawed?
Cooking a thawed roast is better. A frozen roast takes 50% longer, the seasoning won't stick to the meat, and there is a greater chance the meat will overcook. Cooking a thawed roast is much easier since the seasoning adheres to the heart and takes less cooking time.
How do you defrost a beef roast quickly?
The quickest way to defrost beef roast is using cold water. Submerge the beef roast in cold water. Let meat thaw in the water for 2–3 hours, changing the water every 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 (2 1/2 pound) Beef Roast
3 cups Beef Broth
2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
4 cloves Garlic, diced
1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
2 medium Carrots, diced
1 tablespoon Habanero Pepper, minced
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