Instant Pot Cafe Mocha Pot Roast
Warm up your body and soul with a bowl of this hearty and delicious Instant Pot Cafe Mocha Pot Roast served over mashed potatoes or cauliflower!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 453kcal
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Cafe Mocha Rub
- 2 Tablespoons finely ground coffee beans or espresso powder
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar use Swerve for keto, omit for Whole30 & Paleo
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon mustard powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- 3 pound chuck roast cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee or substitute all beef stock
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix the cafe mocha dry rub ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place the chuck roast cubes into a large bowl. Sprinkle with the cafe mocha dry rub and toss to combine.
- Add the cubes to the liner of a pressure cooker with the chopped onions, beef stock, vinegar and coffee.
- Secure the lid and lock in place. Press the Meat/Stew button (or Pressure Cook/Manual button). Make sure the timer is set for 35 minutes on high pressure. (use the + or – buttons to adjust if necessary).
- When the pressure cooker beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and move the pot roast to a large bowl.
- Shred the meat by shaking the pieces with tongs or leave whole. Serve immediately with the pan liquid or make a quick gravy.
To make gravy
- Press the Cancel button, then the Saute button.
- For Keto – add 1/2 teaspoon Glucomannan and whisk to combine. Gravy will thicken as it cools.For Whole30/Paleo – mix 3 Tablespoons of arrowroot starch with 2 Tablespoons of warm water in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.For everyone else – mix 2 Tablespoons of warm water with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pressure cooker and whisk to combine.
Notes
- To make in a slow cooker - cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
- To make on the stove - place all of the ingredients in a Dutch oven, cover and simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until fork tender.
- Carb count calculated is using regular brown sugar.
- Feel free to substitute decaf if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 6mg