The best French dip sandwiches are made in the instant pot! This recipe is easy to make from chuck roast. A filling meal for lunch or dinner with a beer infused au jus.
Salt and pepper to season roastKosher salt and fresh ground pepper
2lbs.chuck roasttrimmed of fat
1onionsliced
3garlic clovesminced
1cupbeeror wine, more beef broth
2cupsbeef brothlow sodium
2tablespoonketchup
2tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1bay leaf
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
6French bread or hoagie rollsor hamburger, slider buns
6thick slices provolone cheeseor your favorite
Instructions
Trim fat and any silverskin from roast.
Season roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Add oil to an instant pot. Set to the Sauté function (I usually set it to 20 minutes). Once hot, sear meat on all sides until well browned. Remove roast to a plate.
Add onions and garlic and continue to cook on Sauté until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Some of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan will start to release.
Turn off the instant pot. Add beer and scrape any remaining brown bits. Add broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Top with seared roast.
Close and lock lid to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for one hour. Use a natural release for 20 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Be careful of hot steam.
Remove roast to a large platter or pan. Slice or shred.
Pour cooking liquid through a strainer into a bowl, if desired.
To assemble sandwiches:
Layer meat on rolls or buns. Top with cheese if desired and toast or broil to melt. Serve with au jus.
Notes
Be sure you're familiar with your brand of pressure cooker. I made this recipe with the 6 quart Instant Pot Ultra 60.Use red or white wine in place of beer, or just add more beef broth. I used low sodium beef broth.Cheese is optional, but really good! Try provolone, gruyere, or your favorite.To store leftovers, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat meat and sauce separately in the microwave.