Instant Pot Italian Beef! Just a few minutes to prep and totally hands-off to make. Tender shredded beef, crusty buttered bread, melted provolone, salty tangy giardiniera, and some broth to dunk it all in.
Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
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Just made this – SOOO good!!!! Definitely will be making again this fall/winter season!!! Thanks for another great recipe Lindsay!
Rachel
This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo
Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are here just in time for the chaos of back-to-school and they are ready to love you.
There is so much to love about food that takes 7 minutes to prepare and involves tender shredded beef with a lot of garlic and onion, crusty buttered bread, melted Provolone, salty and tangy giardiniera, and a superluscious and flavorful broth to dunk it all in.
Just… you’re going to make a huge mess eating this thing, and you’re going to love every crispy, cheesy, drippy, totally delicious bite. I mean, maybe not a good look for a first date or a business dinner, okay? This is the time to put your comfy pants on and grab a few napkins and just get in touch with your inner hungry person.
Watch How To Make This Instant Pot Italian Beef
Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches, Coming Right Up:
Everything goes in the Instant Pot, and… that’s pretty much it. You really don’t need me at all for this.
It’s frozen? Just add a little extra time. You do / don’t want to saute your onions and garlic first? Go for it. You’re missing a spice? Just wing it!
Low maintenance and flexibility is the name of the game here.
After about an hour of pressure cooking, look at what you are treated to:
Things To Know About Giardiniera
Okay, beef is done, onto the toppings.
Here’s the deal. Giardiniera is basically a mix of pickled veggies that’s used as an appetizer, or in salads, or as a topping, depending on what’s in it and where you’re from. It’s an Italian / Chicago-an thing, from what I can understand?
But here’s the other deal: I am not Italian and I am not from Chicago and I still really, really love giardiniera.
I like DeLallo giardiniera because I like DeLallo everything, but also, I really appreciate that the DeLallo giardiniera is not packed in oil. So you still get the pucker that cuts through all the rich stuff, without adding extra heaviness, and bonus that you can use a little bit of the brine to tangify the beef.
It’s good stuff.
Once your beef is done, you guys, the rest is history.
Broil some hearty (I mean like SUPER hearty) crunchy bread with slices of Provolone cheese, add your beef and giardiniera, and send it swimming in that brothy goodness.
That first crunchy, hot, drippy bite? It is a MOMENT.
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Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Instant Pot Italian Beef! Just a few minutes to prep and totally hands-off to make. Tender shredded beef, crusty buttered bread, melted provolone, salty tangy giardiniera, and some broth to dunk it all in. YES.
Ingredients
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For the Italian Beef:
- 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)
For the Sandwiches:
- 6 (6-inch) crusty hoagie or sandwich rolls
- 1 1/2 cups DeLallo Giardiniera, chopped – hot or mild, either works
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes. Natural pressure release for 10-20 minutes.
- Shred the beef (it should fall apart very easily when pulled with a fork). Save the broth / juices in the Instant Pot.
- Layer each side of your bun with a slice of Provolone and place under the broiler until melty. Top with the beef and giardiniera.
- Serve the hot sandwiches with a little dipping bowl of the broth so you can dunk your sandwich in and experience true soppy, cheesy, crusty, tangy Italian beef sandwich bliss.
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.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Instant Pot, Italian food, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, beef, sandwiches
Thank you to DeLallo for sponsoring this recipe!
Make It A Freezer Meal!
Freeze Together:
- 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
To Cook:
INSTANT POT: Add 2 ½ cups broth and ¼ cup giardiniera brine before cooking. From frozen, 1 hour 15 minutes on high pressure + 15 minutes natural release.
SLOW COOKER: Add 2 ½ cups broth and ¼ cup giardiniera brine before cooking. From thawed, 5-6 hours on high.
FINAL STEP: Serve on toasted rolls with melted cheese and chopped giardiniera!
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Filed Under: All Recipes Dairy-Free Dinner Instant Pot Main Dishes Meat and Chicken Recipes Sandwiches Sugar-Free
August 22, 2019
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Best ever! Made these as a freezer meal, and so very tasty! Followed reipe exactly.
Made triple the recipe in 3 crock pots for a group of 18 at the beach. So easy…set up the crock pots in the morning, sat on the beach all day, and then came into the house smelling wonderful. Shredded the beef and we were good to go. It was a big hit!
Oh what a wonderful beach meal!
I’d love to prep this for a postpartum freezer meal. Do you think top sirloin would work instead of chuck or stew meat?
this was so easy to put together. served on sourdough bread. used fresh mozzarella since that is what we had. those crunchy italian veggies were a game changer. never have to wonder if one of your recipes will be good – haven’t found one yet that i didn’t like. thank you!
That sounds so good!
This sandwich was the bomb last night! We’re not usually a sandwich for dinner family but with that recipe, we are definitely converting
HUGE win in our house. 3 year old toddler and husband approved. Will be in our regular rotation!
This recipe looks amazing! I love how easy it is to make Italian beef sandwiches in the Instant Pot. Can’t wait to try it out for our next game night!
Meh. Incredibly bland. Nothing worth repeating and nothing like what you’d get in Chicago. I should have known a quarter cup of brine for three cups of liquid wasn’t nearly enough. It was bland as my mother in laws roast.
Italian Beef is a Chicago staple. Don’t see it made right anywhere else in the country. It’s usually a slow roasted seasoned beef roast, sliced very thin, not shredded but this is a good substitute if you can’t get the real deal. Oil packed peppers work best or they’re also served with sweet green peppers seasoned with salt, pepper and brown sugar roasted in oven until soft.
Reduced broth to 2 cups; Browned off the beef and onions in a pan before adding to slow cooker – High for 4.5 hours; used Bolillo rolls from my grocery store’s bakery.
These sandwiches are fabulous! Dipping in the broth makes it feel decadent, but it only requires like 20 minutes of active time. Easy to adjust to your preferences on spice.
Absolutely delicious!
We made this recipe last night. It was delicious! I loved the crunch and vinegar flavor that the giardiniera brought to the sandwich. I followed the recipe exactly. This is definitely one we’ll do again.
I’m not sure we can consider this dish Italian, but the ingredients are Italian and for being a very quick recipe to prepare, it’s very tasty.
These sandwiches are so yummy! I doubled the recipe for a group of 10 and had just enough. Everyone raved about them. This recipe is one I will use frequently. Thanks for another easy and delicious dinner to add to my list!
great i like it
thanks
We’ve made this several times and it makes a delicious sandwich. We love it. My mother in law usually takes some of the leftover beef and makes a stew with it. Thanks for the great recipe.
My family of 5 LOVES this recipe!!! We are making it tonight! Question though… what sides do you like to serve with it?
A simple green salad and some chips would be perfect!
This is delicious! We have made this a regular part of meal rotation. Making it again today. :o) I even got a co-worker hooked on it too. So good! You have to try it!
Toasted the bread before adding the cheese & covered the meat with cheese and toasted some more to hold it all together. More cheese = better… great recipe! Thanks -this is a definite remake.
This is so very good! Super easy and yummy-we used sweet Hawaiian hoagies and provolone. Almost better leftover ❤️
Have made these a few times (exactly as written) and they are deeeelicious. Always hit the spot! Great to make and eat leftovers for a few days, but also perfect for a crowd.
Amazing. One of the simplest & best bang for your buck recipes ever. My husband said they were better than Portillo’s.
This turned out perfect! Giardiniera and melted provolone made these sandwiches divine 🤤
I just finished making an eating this. I added some Worcestershire sauce, dried sage leaf and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Tip i would recommend would be to separate the fat out of the aus jus and then reduce it down for 8-10 minutes. Definitely made it better.
Thanks for the tip, Sam!