Instant Pot French Dip
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot French Dip
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning and browning a thick USDA choice or Canada AAA grade chuck roast in the Instant Pot with olive oil to develop flavor. Sliced onions, minced garlic, dried rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves are sautéed next, then deglazed with chicken stock and flavor enhancers like soy, fish, and Worcestershire sauces.
Once pressure cooked, the beef becomes tender and infused with the aromatic cooking liquid, which is reserved as jus. The roast is sliced and layered with Swiss cheese on French bread, with the jus served for dipping to maintain moistness and flavor.
This method allows making classic French Dip sandwiches relatively quickly while achieving tender meat and flavorful broth. It fits well for casual dinners and can be complemented with simple sides like fries or salad.
Allow browning each side for about 10 minutes to deepen flavor. For easier preparation, skip browning and sauté steps, though flavor will be less intense. Use the Instant Pot’s sauté function as needed to soften vegetables and deglaze.
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 pounds (965g) chuck roast 2 - 2.5 inches thick, USDA choice grade or Canada AAA grade blade roast
- 6 (18g) garlic minced, cloves
- 3 (673g) onion sliced
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock unsalted, or high quality beef stock
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce regular
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce (can substitute with regular soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 pinch rosemary dried
- 1 pinch thyme
- 2 bay leaf
To Serve
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 - 3 lices swiss cheese
Instructions
- Brown Chuck Roast Steak: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function. Wait until it says HOT (~8 mins). Pat dry the chuck roast steak and lightly season one side with salt + black pepper. Drizzle the inner pot with 1 tbsp olive oil. Then, place the seasoned side of chuck roast in Instant Pot. Lightly season the other side with more salt + black pepper. *Pro Tip: Brown each side for 10 minutes to develop some awesome deep flavors. *Note: If you prefer a "Dump-it-all-in" Recipe, you can skip the browning and saute steps.
- Saute Onion & Garlic: Set browned chuck roast aside. Add in sliced onions, then saute until softened (~3 - 4 mins). Set aside roughly ⅓ of the softened onions for later. Add in minced garlic, a pinch of dried rosemary, a pinch of thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Saute for another minute. *Pro Tip: Your Instant Pot will stop sauteeing after 30 minutes, turn it back on by pressing "Saute" button. :)
- Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup unsalted stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
- Pressure Cook Chuck Roast: Add in 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) fish sauce, and 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce. Give it a quick mix. Place browned chuck roast back in Instant Pot and partially submerge it into the liquid as best as you can. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 45 minutes + 25 minutes Natural Release.
- Simmer Au Jus Sauce & Shred Beef: Set aside chuck roast in a mixing bowl, and shred the beef with 2 forks. While you are shredding the beef, bring Au Jus sauce back to a boil with the "Saute" function. Add in reserved onions, then let the Au Jus sauce reduce for 5 - 10 minutes. Taste & adjust seasoning accordingly. *Pro Tip: Reducing the Au Jus sauce will naturally thicken it. If you find the Au Jus sauce to be too oily, you can use a Fat Separator to filter out the fat.
- Assemble & Serve Instant Pot French Dip: Optional Step - While the Au Jus sauce is reducing, preheat oven to 350°F. Layer 1 loaf of french bread with slices of Swiss cheese on top. Place it in the oven until the cheese begins to melt. Layer shredded beef and onions on top of the sandwich. Serve Instant Pot French Dip with savory umami Au Jus sauce on the side. Enjoy~ :)
Notes
- Brown the roast thoroughly for deeper flavor, approximately 10 minutes per side.
- You may omit browning and sauté steps for quicker preparation, but flavor may be less developed.
- Use the Instant Pot’s sauté function to soften vegetables and deglaze the pot as instructed.
- Serve with the cooking liquid as a jus for dipping sandwiches to keep them moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 774mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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