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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches
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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Make the perfect French Dip with juicy beef, melted cheese, toasted rolls, and perfect au jusin your Instant Pot.  
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 745kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chuck roast
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup Dr. Pepper do not use diet
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 6 soft sandwich rolls
  • butter
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Add oil to Instant Pot and press saute button.
  • Season roast with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides.
  • Place roast in Instant Pot and brown on both sides.
  • Remove and add in onions. Stir to saute just until they begin to soften.
  • Add beef broth, soy sauce, vinegar, Dr. Pepper, oregano and rosemary.
  • Put meat back into pot and hit Meat/Stew and increase time to 100 minutes.
  • Allow Instant Pot to do a natural release for about 20-25 minutes turn turn valuve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove meat and shred
  • Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer and reserve for dipping sandwiches.
  • Butter insides of sandwich rolls and toast under broiler under golden brown.
  • Add meat onto roll, top with provolone cheese and place under broiler to melt cheese.
  • Add top of roll and then serve with remaining au jus for dipping.

Video

Notes

  1. Choose the right cut of beef Chuck roast is ideal—it becomes tender and flavorful under pressure. Trim excess fat, but leave some for flavor.
  2. Sear for extra flavor Use the sauté function to brown the meat before pressure cooking. Those browned bits add richness to your au jus.
  3. Deglaze the pot After searing, add a little broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom. This prevents the burn notice and builds flavor.
  4. Shred or slice thin You can shred the beef or slice it thin—either way works, but slicing gives you that classic French dip feel.
  5. Toast the rolls Lightly toast your sandwich rolls before assembling. It keeps them from getting soggy and adds great texture.
  6. Use the au jus generously Dip the meat into the au jus before assembling the sandwich and serve extra on the side for dipping—this is key!
  7. Add cheese if you like Provolone or Swiss melts beautifully over the warm beef for an extra layer of flavor.
  8. Make it ahead The beef reheats beautifully in the au jus, making this perfect for leftovers or meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1739mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 16mg