Instant Pot Beef Ragu (Rich, Tender, Effortless)
A bowl of pasta topped with rich instant pot beef ragu, shredded beef, and a deep red sauce.
A rich and tender beef ragu made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. Deep flavor, fall-apart meat, and perfect over pasta for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10
min
Cook Time
50
min
Total Time
60
min
Servings
4
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Beef chuck roast: 2–3 lbs
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: to taste
Olive oil: 2 tbsp
Onion: 1 medium, chopped
Garlic: 3–4 cloves, minced
Carrots: 2, chopped
Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
Crushed tomatoes: 1 can (14–28 oz)
Beef broth: 1 cup
Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
Italian seasoning: 1–2 tsp
Bay leaf: 1
Optional:
Red wine: ½ cup
Parmesan cheese: for serving
Fresh parsley or basil: garnish
1. Sear the beef
Set Instant Pot to Sauté.
Season beef with salt and pepper.
Sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the base
Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes.
(Optional: deglaze with wine)
3. Add liquid
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and seasoning.
Stir and scrape the bottom.
4. Pressure cook
Return beef to pot.
Seal lid and cook on High Pressure for 45–50 minutes.
Natural release 10–15 minutes.
5. Shred
Remove beef and shred with forks.
Return to sauce and stir.
6. Serve
Serve over pasta, rice, or even bread.
Top with parmesan and herbs.
NOTES
Chuck roast works best for shredding
Sear well for deeper flavor
Let sauce sit 5–10 minutes after cooking to thicken
Even better the next day
Categories
Beef
