• Season both sides of the roast with 1 tsp salt, the pepper, and steak seasoning. Set aside.
• Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. When the display reads "Hot" add the vegetable oil.
• Place the roast into the pot and let it brown for 8 minutes. Then flip it and brown on the other side for 8 minutes. Try to brown the edges, too (It is important to let it brown for the full 8 minutes without moving it before flipping it over). This step not only improves the flavor, but reduces the pressure cooking time.
• While the roast is browning, prepare your vegetables and the sauce.
• Mix the broth, V8 juice, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke together. Then stir in the garlic powder and the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt. Set aside.
• Remove roast and set on a plate.
• Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour in the broth mixture. Stir, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the bay leaf and thyme. Let contents come to a simmer.
• Put the roast back in the pot.
• Add the celery, carrots, and potatoes** (See note if you want firmer vegetables).
• Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
• Press the Cancel/Keep Warm button to cancel the Sauté mode.
• Press Manual (or Pressure Cook) and use the +/ - buttons to set the time to 60 minutes - for a 2 to 3 lb roast. High Pressure. (if your roast is more than 2" thick, add 15 minutes).

  It can take the pot several minutes to get to pressure. That's normal.
• When the cook cycle ends, let the pot naturally release the pressure for 15- 20 minutes. Then manually release any remaining steam.
• When the pin in the lid drops, open the lid facing it away from your face. Turn off the Instant Pot.
• Remove the roast and vegetables to a platter to rest while you make the gravy. It is fine to leave the onions in the liquid.
• If your roast is not as tender as you'd like, put it back in for 15 minutes. Keep the veggies in a covered dish.

Make the Gravy

• Press the Sauté (or browning button on other brands) button.
• Put the flour and butter in a microwave safe dish. Microwave for about 20 seconds. Stir well, until combined.
• When the liquid in the pot starts to simmer, add the butter/flour mixture and stir well, until it starts to thicken.
• When gravy is thickened, turn off the Instant Pot and taste the gravy. Adjust salt, if desired.
• Serve the pot roast and vegetables. Pour gravy over as desired.