Imagine sinking your teeth into a dripping, flavor-packed Italian beef sandwich that's so tender it practically melts in your mouth. This Instant Pot recipe transforms an ordinary chuck roast into a culinary masterpiece that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. In just over an hour, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's incredibly easy to prepare, making you look like a gourmet chef without spending hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 75 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers
- 4 hoagie rolls
- Provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and pat it dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning and browning.
- Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add a small amount of oil. Brown the chuck roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of Italian dressing mix evenly over the browned roast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour the beef broth into the Instant Pot around the roast, being careful not to wash off the seasoning.
- Add the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers, including the liquid, around the roast for additional flavor.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to "Sealing", and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove the roast and shred the meat using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- Return the shredded meat to the cooking liquid and mix thoroughly to absorb the flavors.
- Toast the hoagie rolls lightly and pile the shredded beef generously onto each roll.
- Optional: Top with slices of provolone cheese and briefly broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, with extra pepperoncini on the side for those who enjoy additional heat and tang.
Tips
- Choose the right cut: A well-marbled chuck roast ensures maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Pat the meat dry before browning to achieve a perfect caramelized exterior.
- Don't skip the browning step - it adds incredible depth to the final dish.
- Use the natural pressure release to keep the meat extra juicy.
- For extra flavor, reserve some of the cooking liquid to drizzle over the sandwiches.
- If you like extra heat, add more pepperoncini peppers or use their juice.
- Toasting the hoagie rolls adds a delightful crunch and prevents soggy sandwiches.
- Provolone cheese is optional but highly recommended for added richness.
- These sandwiches taste even better the next day, so don't be afraid to make extras!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 566kcal
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 58g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 155mg
