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    Home » Beef Recipes » Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Published: Jun 11, 2017 · Modified: Jan 18, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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

    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.

    barbecue beef sandwich with melted cheese and potato chips on the side

    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}.....

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches season cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef sear cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches sauce cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Instant Pot Meat 60 cookingwithcurls.com

    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.....

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches shred cookingwithcurls.com

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

    Your family will love these Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches ! cookingwithcurls.com

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

    Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.

    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!!

    barbecue beef sandwich with melted cheese and potato chips on the side

    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
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sandwich, beef, barbecue sauce, recipe, easy, instant pot, pressure cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Pressure Release: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 649kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    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
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    Comments

    1. Debra says

      June 27, 2017 at 9:15 am

      This looks amazing - thanks for sharing it with us at Funtastic Friday! I have selected this post as my featured favorite for the link party this coming Friday 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        June 30, 2017 at 10:55 am

        Thank you so much Debra!!

        Reply
    2. Camille Pinpin says

      September 10, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Can you leave your instant pot on while you're out of the house?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 11, 2017 at 9:49 pm

        I would assume so, Camille. I have never heard of anyone having a problem with leaving them unattended. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Krista Adams says

      September 13, 2017 at 9:51 am

      Making this right now! When you say manually release gor 15 minutes for you mean let it sit for 15 and then quick release after that? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 13, 2017 at 10:08 pm

        Yes, exactly Krista. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      November 13, 2017 at 7:10 am

      I will definitely try this. But I think Homemade burgers are better. Even if you make them from nothing but salt and pepper and good-quality meat, they will beat anything in the shops.

      Reply
    5. Betty-Jean says

      December 21, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I will be making this for the third time. It is easy and tastes great. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        December 26, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        WooHoo, I am so happy that you like them Betty-Jean...they are one of my favorites as well. 🙂

        Reply

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