Brits First Ever Pot Roast in The Instant Pot

Brits Try Instant Pot Pot Roast With Carrots & Gravy for the First Time Today we’re making one of the most iconic American comfort foods of all time pot roast, but with a modern twist. Instead of cooking low and slow all day in a Dutch oven, we’re putting it to the test in the Instant Pot, reducing the cooking time to under an hour. Pot roast is the kind of food people talk about when they think of home, family dinners, Sunday meals, and dishes that truly hug you from the inside. For generations, it’s been about taking a tougher cut of beef and transforming it into something tender, rich, and deeply satisfying. But can the Instant Pot really deliver the same comfort, flavour, and texture in a fraction of the time? As a British family, pot roast isn’t something we traditionally eat. Over here, we’re more used to a classic roast dinner — oven-roasted meat with potatoes and vegetables. But what we love about American pot roast is its simplicity: everything cooked together in one pot, perfect for busy family kitchens and everyday comfort food. In this video, Nikita walks you through the full process: seasoning and searing the beef, building flavour with onions, garlic, herbs, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, beef broth, carrots and potatoes — all cooked together in the Instant Pot. We also talk honestly about the differences in beef cuts between the UK and the US, how we adapt recipes when exact American cuts aren’t always available here, and what we learned from our previous pot roast attempt. Then comes the moment of truth: The Taste Test. Is it tender? Does it still feel like proper comfort food? Can fast cooking really replace slow cooking? We sit down as a family and give our honest reactions — and let’s just say… this one surprised us. If you love American comfort food, pressure cooker recipes, one-pot meals, or seeing a British family respectfully exploring US food culture, you’re in the right place. Recipe Highlights: 1) Beef slow-roasting joint (UK cut, adapted for pot roast) 2) Garlic, onions, mushrooms 3) Carrots & baby potatoes 4) Fresh herbs: parsley, thyme, rosemary 5) Red wine & beef broth 6) Worcestershire sauce 7) Cornstarch slurry for gravy 💬 We’d Love Your Input :)Is pot roast always made with beef, or do you ever use chicken, pork, or lamb? :) What vegetables do you normally add to your pot roast? :) Is pot roast something you usually cook at home, or do you ever see it in restaurants where you live? Let us know in the comments — we genuinely read and learn from every one. ❤️ About Our Channel We’re Mr H & Friends — a British family on a journey through American food culture. From Texas BBQ to classic comfort dishes, we cook, taste, learn, and share everything honestly, respectfully, and with love for the craft. If you enjoy family-friendly food content, cultural food experiences, and real reactions, please consider subscribing and joining our community. The recipe booked used today can be found here: https://amzn.to/4syOgpE #instantpot #potroast #comfortfood #americanfood #britishfamily #britstry #onepotmeal #pressurecooker #familydinner #easydinner Support us on Patreon for exclusive content & merch 👉 patreon.com/user?u=65835488 Official Merch, Zoom Hangs, & Bonus Reactions! Join our extended foodie family ❤️ 💬 Tell us in the comments what dish YOU want us to try next! Subscribe to our Channel: https://tinyurl.com/MR-H-and-friends USA GRIZZLY BLOCKS & MORE - Use this link and automatically get 10% off https://www.grizzlyblocks.com/?ref=MRHANDFRIENDS *We will receive a small commission for any purchases Check out these Popular Smoking / BBQ videos: My first BBQ Brisket: https://youtu.be/QdQf1iEyckQ We Made GUMBO: https://youtu.be/oXxViyM9Ppc Terry Blacks: https://youtu.be/ociQXLEU49Y Goldee's: https://youtu.be/XUiV8wAQIFY Help us make more videos. Support us with a PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XGVMB2C4ZNVHG Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUmDzk4GRQjZMm6IhLsWEg/join Sign Up for Mr H and friends competitions and newsletters: https://www.mrhandfriends.com/ 📦 📬 We have a new mailing address! Parcels can be sent to: Total Construction SW LTD FAO - Mr H and Friends Unit 11 Ashmead Business Centre Ashmead Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 1SX Please let us know the tracking details so we can keep an eye on deliveries at this end. ✅ We have a NEW MERCH Store: https://mr-h-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/ ✅ Follow Us on our social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more family fun! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-INSTAGRAM Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-TWITTER-X Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-FACEBOOK Threads: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-THREADS Discord: email mrhandfriends@gmail.com for the up to date link