Instant Pot Venison Pot Roast

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Place water in a small bowl and add stew seasoning. Whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over roast.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 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.

6. 6

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