Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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Last Updated on January 18, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

Do you ever get an idea for a recipe that you just have to try? These Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are that idea for me! I created a round up post last week, 20 Instant Pot Recipes to Beat the Heat, and I mentioned under the Pot Roast link that it would be really easy to convert to a barbecue beef recipe and then I couldn’t get the idea out of my head.

For even more delicious pressure cooker recipes, check out the Instant Pot Recipes page.

I am soooooo glad that I gave it a try, these Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Not only that, they are crazy easy to make too which makes them perfect for busy weeknights or lazy summer days.

How to make Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches:

Plug in Instant Pot and set to Saute. Sprinkle the beef pieces with Southwest Seasoning {or seasoning of your choice}…..

When the display reads “HOT”, add olive oil to the Instant Pot liner and swirl it around the bottom. Add two of the seasoned beef pieces to the pot and sear on all four sides…..

Remove and set aside on a plate. Sear the additional beef and place on the plate.

Add the beef stock to the liner, it will steam up, and scrape the bottom to remove the stuck on bits.

Add the beef back to the liner and pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce on top…..

Cancel the Saute function. Secure the lid and check that the knob is in the Sealing position.

Press Meat or Manual and adjust the time to 60 minutes…..

When it beeps, allow the pressure to release manually for 15 minutes before opening.

Remove the cooked beef from the Instant Pot and place it in a large bowl. Shred the meat by pulling it apart with two forks…..

Add 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce to the bowl, stir to combine. Add additional sauce if needed…..

Slice and toast hamburger buns. Top with barbecue beef and a slice of cheese…..

Serve with additional barbecue sauce…and napkins!

Recipe Notes:

• To make this recipe super fast, use store bought barbecue sauce and hamburger buns.
• The amount of time that the pressure cooker take to build and release steam is not included in the total time. It can vary based on temperature of ingredients, etc.
• I used provolone because I wanted a change, and because I thought the bright orange cheddar might look strange in the photos. Use whatever cheese your family prefers.
• The meat is so tender it practically shreds itself!
• I have this Instant Pot and love it!! {affiliate link}

Check these out these barbecue sauce recipes:

• Bourbon and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
• Tangy & Sassy Barbecue Sauce
• Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
• Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce are my favorites.
• Ancho-Orange Barbecue Sauce is the only one that is Whole30/Paleo compliant if that is what you need.

And don’t forget the Homemade Hamburger Buns, they freeze really well too!

Enjoy!!

Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

These Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are super easy to make, and perfect for quick weeknight meals!

4.63 from 8 votes

Print Rate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sandwich, beef, barbecue sauce, recipe, easy, instant pot, pressure cooker

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Pressure Release: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 649kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 4 pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Southwest seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• .5 cup beef stock (or broth)
• 1.5 cups barbecue sauce (divided)
• 8 slices cheese (I used Provolone)
• 8 hamburger buns (sliced and toasted)

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Instructions

• Turn on your Instant Pot and press the “Sauté” button.
• Sprinkle the beef pieces with seasoning.
• When the display reads “HOT”, add olive oil to the Instant Pot liner and swirl it around the bottom.
• Add two of the seasoned beef pieces to the pot and sear on all four sides. Remove and set aside on a plate. Sear the additional beef and place on the plate.
• Add the beef stock to the liner, it will steam up, and scrape the bottom to remove the stuck on bits.
• Add the beef back to the liner and pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce on top.
• Cancel the Sauté function. Secure the lid and check that the knob is in the Sealing position.
• Press Meat or Manual and adjust the time to 60 minutes.
• When it beeps, allow the pressure to release manually for 15 minutes before opening.
• Remove the cooked beef from the Instant Pot and place it in a large bowl. Shred the meat by pulling it apart with two forks. 
• Add 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce to the bowl, stir to combine. Add additional sauce if needed.
• Slice and toast hamburger buns. Top with barbecue beef and a slice of cheese. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.

Notes

• To make this recipe super fast, use store bought barbecue sauce and hamburger buns.
• The amount of time that the pressure cooker take to build and release steam is not included in the total time. It can vary based on temperature of ingredients, etc.
• I used provolone because I wanted a change, and because I thought the bright orange cheddar might look strange in the photos. Use whatever cheese your family prefers.
• The meat is so tender it practically shreds itself!
• I have this Instant Pot and love it!! {affiliate link}

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 5.8mg