Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast With Potatoes & Carrots

olive oil, divided

lbs boneless chuck roast, trimmed

onion, roughly chopped

garlic, minced

+ 1/2 cups organic, low-sodium beef broth or stock

tbsps tomato paste

sprigs of thyme (optional)

carrots, chopped thick and on a diagonal

baby potatoes, skin left on

Himalayan or sea salt

Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos

Thickener of your choice – tapioca, arrowroot, rice flour, or cornstarch

Optional for the gravy: 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice