Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hour 30 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(30)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- half an onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup brine from the giardiniera (optional)
- 6 (6-inch) crusty hoagie or sandwich rolls
- 1 1/2 cups DeLallo Giardiniera, chopped – hot or mild, either works
- 6 slices provolone cheese
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Cook time will be dependent on how big your chunks were – small cubes will be good to go in 45 minutes but bigger chunks will need 60 minutes.
I like to have smaller pieces of giardiniera on my sandwich, so I usually run a big knife through all the pieces to get a more chopped texture.
Stovetop Instructions:
Combine the oregano, basil, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small dish. Season the beef with the spice mixture. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, but not cooked through. Remove the beef from the pot. Add in the onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Pour in the beef broth and giardiniera brine. Add the beef back to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook on low for 2 hours until the beef is fork tender and can be easily shredded.
Crockpot Instructions:
Cook on high for 5-6 hours.