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    Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

    Updated January 7, 2022. Originally Posted February 10, 2021 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    French dip sandwich.

    The best French dip sandwiches are made in the instant pot! This beef dip sandwich is easy to make from chuck roast. It's a filling meal for lunch or dinner served with a tasty beer infused au jus for dipping.

    French dip sandwich on a plate.

    Why you'll want to make it

    It's easy. I rely on my instant pot for quick and easy meals. While this homemade French dip will take less than 2 hours, it's certainly very easy to pull off for even beginning cooks because there's only about 10 minutes of hands on prep.

    Why not check out my most popular post, Instant Pot Brisket!

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry ingredients. This French dip is made with grocery staples like chuck roast, onions, and beef broth. This recipe also calls for beer (I like to use a Texas beer called Shiner Bock) but you can use your favorite, more broth, or wine.

    It's a hearty homemade sandwich the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, everyone is sure to love this classic, beefy sandwich.

    Ingredients

    Ingredient to make French dip sandwiches.

    How to make French dip sandwiches

    Trim fat and any silver skin from roast.

    Season roast generously with salt and pepper on all  sides. 

    A chuck roast seasoned with salt and pepper.

    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.

    Searing the chuck roast in the instant pot.

    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.

    Sauteing onions and adding liquids to instant pot.

    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.

    Chuck roast before and after being cooked.

    Remove roast to a large platter or pan. Slice or shred. Pour cooking liquid through a strainer into a bowl, if desired.

    Shredding the roast and straining the cooking liquid.

    Layer meat on rolls or buns. Top with cheese if desired and toast or broil to melt. Serve French dip with au jus in a ramekin large enough to dip the sandwich.

    Adding meat and cheese to hoagie rolls.

    Tips

    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.

    FAQ

    What goes good with French Dip Sandwiches?

    French fries, potato chips, coleslaw, garden salad, sweet potato fries, and potato salad, pickles and pepperoncini (sweet Italian peppers).

    Is French Dip really French?

    The sandwich is an American invention but was originally served on French baguette.

    What is French Dip sauce made of?

    The dipping sauce is called au jus, which in French means "with juice." It is the liquid produced when cooking the meat.

    French dip sandwich.

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    Thank you for reading this recipe! If you make it, I’d love for you to give it a ★ rating  below. This lets me know what you like and want to see more of. 

    French dip sandwich.

    Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    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.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 356 kcal

    Equipment

    Instant Pot

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • Salt and pepper to season roast Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
    • 2 lbs. chuck roast trimmed of fat
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup beer or wine, more beef broth
    • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 6 French bread or hoagie rolls or hamburger, slider buns
    • 6 thick slices provolone cheese or your favorite
    US Customary - Metric

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword roast beef, sandwiches
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    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    1. Jo

      September 27, 2022 at 10:23 pm

      I made this recipe today and it was a hit. Although I did not use it for sandwiches. I had made some refried beans with cheese and some mashed potatoes. We heated up some tortillas and my husband was in heaven. This roast lends itself to other meals besides sandwiches. Amazing flavor. I will definitely make again.

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    2. Linda

      March 02, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Love it....rather drink the Shiner Bock beer. Discovered it a few years ago on a trip thru Texas.

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      • Nikole

        March 02, 2021 at 6:05 pm

        Love me some Shiner Bock! We have some great beers here in Texas! Thank for trying the recipe Linda!

        Reply

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