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instant pot italian beef sandwich served on a cutting board
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Instant Pot Italian Beef

Make classic Italian Beef in less than an hour in the Instant Pot. Perfect as is or make it into delicious Italian Beef Sandwiches.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 451kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds (907g) beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup (59ml) pepperoncini juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 sandwich rolls (optional)
  • chopped pepperoncini peppers for topping sandwiches

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add olive oil to bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
  • Add the beef chuck roast and cook until just browned outside.
  • Next, add stock, oregano, garlic, onion, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and pepperoncini juice. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • When cook time is done, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid and use two forks to roughly shred the beef.
  • Stuff the sandwich rolls with the beef and top with chopped peppers.

Notes

  • 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.
  • Before pressure cooking, take a moment to sear the meat. This extra step locks in juices and adds a caramelized layer of flavor to the beef. Simply set your Instant Pot to sauté mode, add a bit of oil, and brown the meat on all sides.
  • Add sliced onions and peppers if you like.
  • Pepperoncini juice adds a bit of heat, so use less for a milder flavor.
  • If not using the pepperoncini juice be sure to add additional beef stock or even red wine to ensure the instant pot has enough liquid.
  • After cooking, let the beef rest for a few minutes before shredding. Use two forks to pull the meat apart effortlessly, taking advantage of its newfound tenderness.
  • The cooking time listed does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg