Description
Hearty Italian beef sandwiches bring Chicago’s classic street fare straight to kitchen tables with incredible simplicity. Tender, savory meat nestled in crusty rolls creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth, low sodium
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pepperoncini, sliced, plus 2 tablespoons of the brine
- 6 French rolls or hoagie buns
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup (150 grams) giardiniera, drained and chopped
- Provolone cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Generously coat the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and drizzle with olive oil, carefully browning the meat on all exterior surfaces to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate sliced onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes over the meat, creating a robust and layered seasoning profile.
- Carefully pour beef broth, zesty Italian salad dressing, tangy pepperoncini slices, and their accompanying brine into the Instant Pot, creating a flavorful braising liquid.
- Secure the lid, program the Instant Pot to high pressure, and cook for 40 minutes to tenderize the meat completely.
- Once cooking completes, allow the pressure to dissipate naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Using two forks, gently pull apart the meat into succulent, tender shreds.
- Pile the juicy beef onto crusty French rolls or hearty hoagie buns.
- Enhance the sandwich with crunchy giardiniera and melted provolone cheese for additional flavor and texture.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting the roast marinate in seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- For a leaner version, choose a trimmed chuck roast and skim excess fat after cooking to reduce overall calories.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by using gluten-free rolls or serving over cauliflower rice instead of traditional bread.
- adjust red pepper flakes based on heat preference, starting with less and adding more incrementally during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg