5 from 15 votes
Instant Pot Italian Beef
Instant Pot Italian Beef features tender shredded beef cooked with a blend of Italian herbs, paprika, garlic and onion powder, and pepperoncini juice. The chuck roast is browned then pressure cooked with flavorful liquids, resulting in a juicy, well-seasoned meat that shreds easily. Served on sandwich rolls and topped with chopped pepperoncini, this savory filling is great for hearty sandwiches with a spicy tang.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
451 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into chunks, 907g
- ¼ cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup pepperoncini juice 59 ml
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich roll (optional)
- Pepperoncini peppers for topping sandwiches, chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add olive oil to bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
- Add the beef chuck roast and cook until just browned outside.
- Next, add stock, oregano, garlic, onion, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and pepperoncini juice. Stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 30 minutes.
- When cook time is done, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid and use two forks to roughly shred the beef.
- Stuff the sandwich rolls with the beef and top with chopped peppers.
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Notes
- Choose flavorful beef cuts like chuck roast, sirloin tips, or stew meat for best results.
- Patting the beef dry before sautéing enhances browning and depth of flavor.
- Sear the beef before pressure cooking to lock in juices and add caramelization.
- Adjust pepperoncini juice amount to control heat level; use extra beef stock or red wine if omitting it.
- Let beef rest briefly after cooking before shredding to retain moisture.
- The advertised cooking time excludes pressure build-up and release durations.
Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
830mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
539IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 830mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.