Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

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This Instant Pot Italian Beef is so flavorful you’ll have a hard time believing it was cooked in under an hour. Thanks to the pressure cooker, you get that slow-cooked, beefy flavor of a roast that has simmered all day long in a fraction of the time.

This versatile Italian beef Instant Pot can be served so many different ways. It’s delicious as a main course, but you can also turn it into tasty tacos, or pile it on as a hearty topping for loaded baked potatoes. 

But my very favorite way to enjoy it is to make mouth-watering classic Italian Beef Sandwiches. Serve it on a crusty roll or serve it open faces with the extra sauce as a gravy. Sooooo delicious!

For even more great sandwich ideas, my Instant Pot Meatballs make amazing Italian subs. Turn Instant Pot Corned Beef into tasty Rueben sandwiches, and check out these Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches that are full of flavor.

Yeap, n matter how you serve this Italian beef recipe instant pot, it’s sure to be a big hit! Plus, you’ll rejoice in how easy it is to make fork tender, juicy roast beef.

Why Make This Recipe

• Quick Cooking – This beef will be fork tender in just 30 minutes at high pressure.
• Versatile – Eat it with a side dish or use this pressure cooker Italian beef in various other recipes.
• Easy Pantry Meal – Aside from the chuck roast, you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry.
• Feeds a crowd – This recipe yields quite a bit of meat, but you can double it to feed more people.

Ingredient Notes

• Olive Oil – Use any light, neutral-flavored oil.
• Beef – Cut a chuck roast into large chunks.
• Stock – Beef stock or beef broth adds the most flavor, but you can also use water.
• Seasonings – Combine dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pepperoncini Peppers – You will add the pepperoncini juice to the instant pot and reserve the peppers as an optional topping. These are mildly hot peppers.
• Sandwich Rolls – Optional for serving Instant Pot Italian beef sandwiches.

Ready to learn how to make Italian beef recipe Instant Pot? Then gather up those ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Add olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
2. Set to sauté mode, place the beef inside, and brown all sides.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except for the bread) and stir.
4. Close the lid and valve and set to manual pressure/high pressure for 30 minutes.
5. Once cook time is complete, perform a quick pressure release, then shred the beef using two forks.
6. Pile beef onto sandwich rolls and serve.

Expert Tips

• Choose a flavorful cut of beef such as beef chuck roast, sirloin tips or beef stew meat.
• Cut larger pieces of beef into chunks.
• Use a paper towel to pat the beef dry before you sauté it. This will help create a deep delicious flavor.
• Season generously.
• Add sliced onions and peppers if you like.
• Pepperoncini juice adds a bit of heat, so use less for a milder flavor.
• The cooking time listed does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.

Delicious Variations

• Spice it up – The pepperoncini add a lovely spicy and tangy flavor that’s not overwhelming. If you like things really spicy, try adding more juice and several whole pepperoncini peppers. You could also add some red pepper flakes for even more heat.
• Make it cheesy – Melted provolone cheese over the top of your sandwiches makes them creamy and delicious.
• Add Giardiniera Mix – This classic mix of spicy Italian pickled vegetables is popular in Chicago. Use it as a condiment on top of your meat for Chicago style Italian Beef sandwiches
• Use Pizza Sauce – Serve on rolls with marinara and mozzarella cheese or sliced provolone for a tasty twist. Add bell peppers and onions for even more flavor.

Prep and Storage

• Prep Ahead – This Instant Pot Italian Beef recipe is so quick and easy to make, but you can easily make it and serve it for the next few days or pop it in the freezer for later.
• Store – Place the meat into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheating in the microwave. I recommend that you store the au jus separately, as the meat will reabsorb a lot of the juice while it sits in the fridge.
• Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these;
  • Place the shredded beef into freezer bags.
  • Label and date and lay flat to freeze.
  • Defrost the beef overnight in the fridge, reheating in the microwave.

FAQs

More Instant Pot Recipes You May Like

• Instant Pot Orecchiette.
• Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas.
• Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli.
• Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy.
• Instant Pot Chicken Curry.

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Tater Tots.
• Instant Pot Potato Salad.
• Easy Coleslaw Recipe.

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