Searing the beef first and deglazing the pot afterward really improves the flavor of the au jus. I use the same approach in my [easy Instant Pot French dip recipe](https://recipency.com/easy-instant-pot-french-dip/), along with a natural pressure release to keep the chuck roast tender and juicy.
, along with a natural pressure release to keep the chuck roast tender and juicy.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_120,w_120,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1785865269/v3/user-recipes/dd87ba026001598862867acabdae6469.png)