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Shredded beef for Tender Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches in Instant Pot

Tender Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Juicy, flavorful beef sandwiches made quickly in the Instant Pot with a rich homemade au jus, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 to 8 French rolls or hoagie buns
  • 6 to 8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil until shimmering. Sear the roast for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add sliced onions to the pot and cook until soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ½ cup beef broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Return the roast to the Instant Pot. Add remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Seal lid and cook on Manual or High Pressure for 60 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Remove roast and shred with two forks. Taste au jus and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Slice rolls in half, pile on shredded beef, and top with cheese. Toast in a preheated oven at 375°F for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is slightly crispy.
  9. Serve sandwiches hot with au jus for dipping.

Notes

Searing the beef is essential for flavor. Use good quality beef broth for best au jus. Let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure to keep beef tender.