Instant Pot Italian Beef: A Family-Favorite Recipe
A classic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich featuring thinly sliced roast beef simmered in a savory, garlicky au jus with Italian spices, served on crusty bread with giardiniera or sweet peppers. This slow-cooked version delivers tender, flavorful meat perfect for crowds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin tip roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 6–8 crusty Italian rolls
- 1 cup giardiniera (hot or mild)
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef: Rub roast with olive oil, then coat evenly with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Sear the beef: In a large Dutch oven over high heat, sear roast on all sides until deeply browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In same pot, cook onions and bell peppers until softened (5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Simmer: Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, water, Worcestershire, and soy sauce. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef: Remove beef and let rest 15 minutes. Thinly slice against grain or shred with forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
- Combine: Return sliced beef to pot with juices. Simmer 30 minutes more to absorb flavors.
- Serve: Pile beef onto rolls dipped in jus. Top with giardiniera and/or sweet peppers. Serve with extra jus for dipping.
Notes
- For authentic Chicago style, ask your deli to thinly slice the cooked beef
- Make ahead – flavors improve overnight
- Use a meat thermometer – ideal internal temp is 195°F for shredding
- For spicier version, add pepperoncini to cooking liquid
- Leftover jus makes great French dip sandwiches
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (with roll)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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