Shredded brisket instant pot’s called Instant Pot Three Packet Roast for one reason. You use 3 packets of seasonings to make it, but it should be called Magic Roast because it’s THAT CRAZY GOOD. This Instant Pot 3 Packet Roast makes a tough cut of beef super tender!
The 3 packets used in the recipe add SO much savory, beefy, yummy flavor to the roast, and best of all, it makes its own gravy! This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a small commission AT NO COST TO YOU. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Instant Pot 3 Packet Roast So I’m telling no lies here when I say something magical happens when you combine these three packets of seasonings together to make this roast beef with gravy. Which size of Instant Pot can I use?
Ok, so you need your Instant Pot. I use an 8 Quart Instant Pot very similar to this one. Using a pressure cooker is the best way to tenderize a tough, economical piece of beef. If you’ve just received your Instant Pot and you’re a little hesitant to start working with it, take a peek at this Instant Pot For Beginners Guide that I put together. It will help you feel a bit more at ease working with the cool appliance!
Making this Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy This 3 packet roast couldn’t be easier. I literally thought to myself that it can’t be that delicious when my friend told me about it. She said to make this recipe, you won’t be sorry. If your roast has string around it, be sure to remove that first. Saute the roast in the instant pot on all sides. Add the water or beef broth.
The beef roast ready to go into the instant pot after having the cotton twine removed around the roast. I would say no because, without these packets, you’re changing the recipe into something other than a 3 packet roast. That being said, I have another recipe on the blog that uses a pork shoulder roast that’s similar to this recipe. It’s called Instant Pot Mississippi Pork Dip Sandwiches. And wow, it’s an equally amazing recipe if you like pork dip sandwiches! It’s just as easy to make as this 3 packet roast, it just uses a few different seasonings!