Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (2 pound) venison roast
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package beef stew seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pound baby potatoes (such as Little Potato Company®), halved
  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Directions

  • Step 1

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Place venison roast in the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes. Flip roast over and sear for 2 minutes more. Cancel Saute mode.

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  • Step 2

    Place water in a small bowl and add beef stew seasoning; whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over the roast.

  • Step 3

    Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  • Step 4

    Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot and spoon sauce over them to coat.

  • Step 5

    Close and lock the lid again. Select High pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  • Step 6

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving plates. Season with salt and pepper.

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