1. If your roast is not able to fit into the bottom of the pot, cut into 4-6 pieces.

Sear the meat

1. Preheat the InstantPot to Sauté. When the display reads "Hot" add 1-2 Tablespoons oil to the bottom of the pot.
   2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 Chuck Roast
2. The oil should heat within 30 seconds. Sear the meat on all sides in the bottom of the pan.
3. Turn meat over and sear on the other sides.
4. The meat will easily pull away from the pan when it is properly seared.
5. Remove the meat to a clean plate before deglazing the pan.

To Deglaze The Pot:

1. after the meat is removed from the pressure cooker, carefully drain out any excess oil. Add the stock to the pot, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot of the stuck on brown bits. Those bits are full of flavor and will help enhance the sauce.
   ¼ Cup (59 ⅐ ml) stock
2. Turn off the saute mode of the pot and return the seared meat back to the bottom of the pot and sprinkle the au jus and ranch packets over the beef.
   1 packet Au Jus, 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Packet
3. Add the pepperoncinis and the juice from the jar of the pepperoncinis, and top with cut up butter.
   8 individual Pepperoncini, ¼ Cup (31 g) Pepperoncini liquid, 1 stick Butter
4. Close lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button (or use dial) then the +/- button to select 60 minutes. High Pressure.
5. When the cook cycle ends, let the Instant Pot sit undisturbed for 15 min to naturally pressure release. (NPR)
6. After the 15 minute release, turn off the pot and manually release the remaining pressure by turning the steam release knob to the Venting position.
7. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid. Remove the cooked meat to a clean plate and make the liquid/drippings into gravy.

To Make the Gravy:

1. Turn the Sauté function back on.
2. When the liquid is starting to simmer, sprinkle the flour over the drippings in the pan.
3. Whisk well until the gravy starts to thicken. Continue to boil for one minute to cook out the starch flavor.
4. Then turn off the pot and add the roast back in or serve the gravy on the side.
5. Serve with baked potatoes, mashed potatoes or cooked noodles. I would suggest my sous vide potatoes with rosemary.