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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Italian Beef

    Published: Jul 9, 2017 · Modified: Jan 18, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Instant Pot Italian Beef

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    Italian Beef piled on a sandwich roll and topped with sauteed bell peppers

    Instant Pot Italian Beef has all the flavors found in the Chicago original while remaining Paleo and Whole 30 compliant for those who are interested {just skip the Italian roll}. It is easy to prepare and versatile! Serve on a fresh roll for the most amazing sandwiches, or serve over rice, pasta, or polenta.

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

    Instant Pot Italian Beef shredded beef with sautéed green and red bell pepper slices in a white bowl.

    We are breaking records in Phoenix this week, 118 degrees two days in a row! Yes, I realize it is the dessert and crazy high temperatures are normal this time of year, but no one is prepared for 118 degrees now matter how long you have lived here! This recipe is my answer to crazy temperatures, and how I manage to not use my oven during the summer.

    It also helps when the grocery store has beef chuck on sale, like I would need an additional excuse to make this delicious Instant Pot Italian Beef.

    How to make Instant Pot Italian Beef:

    There are several steps, but none of them are complicated because I do not like complicated!! Cut your boneless, beef chuck into 4 equal sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder,  onion powder, and Italian seasoning.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef season cookingwithcurls.com

    Turn on your pressure cooker and push the Saute button. When the liner is hot, add the olive oil and swirl around the bottom to evenly coat. Sear the meat on all sides until browned.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef sear cookingwithcurls.com

    I did mine two at a time so they would not be overcrowded.

    Once browned, remove from pressure cooker and place on a plate. Press the Cancel button and pour the beef stock and fish sauce into the liner. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all of the cooked bits off the bottom.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef stock cookingwithcurls.com

    Set the trivet in the liner, then add the browned meat and onion slices.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef onions cookingwithcurls.com

    Place the lid on your Instant Pot and twist to seal. Check to make sure the valve is in the Sealing position, push the Meat or Manual button and adjust the time to 60 minutes.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef cook cookingwithcurls.com

    It should be set to High Pressure as well.

    While the meat is cooking, slice the bell peppers and toss them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef peppers cookingwithcurls.com

    Saute the pepper slices in a skillet with olive oil until softened and lighter in color.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef sauted peppers cookingwithcurls.com

    Set aside and keep warm.

    When the pressure cooker beeps, allow to naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes then press the valve open to release the remaining pressure.

    Lightly separate the meat, or shred if desired retaining all of the juices.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef shred cookingwithcurls.com

    Mix with the bell peppers and serve over cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, a green salad, or in a fresh Italian roll.....

    Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches | cookingwithcurls.com

    To the make Italian Beef Sandwiches:

    Slice the roll in half without cutting all the way through. Place your beef on the roll, top with pepperoncini peppers and ladle the hot juices over the top. Don't forget the napkins!! If you're feeling really crazy, top with provolone cheese!

    Recipe Notes:

    • The original Italian Beef would be cooked with wine or beer. To keep this version whole 30 I substituted the fish sauce. No, it does not taste fishy...but you will get a blast of fishy smell when you add it to the hot pan!
    • I use this awesome Instant Pot for all of my recipes. {affiliate link}

    OMG, this Instant Pot Italian Beef has soooo much flavor!! This sandwich tastes a lot like a French Dip, which is one of my favorite sandwiches so I was really excited about that.

    More delicious beef recipes:

    • Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
    • Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip
    • Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • California Burgers
    • Asian Beef Salad
    • Smashed Potato Burgers

    Enjoy!!

    Instant Pot Italian Beef has all the flavors of the original while being paleo and whole 30 compliant | cookingwithcurls.com

    Instant Pot Italian Beef

    This Instant Pot Italian Beef has all the flavors of the original while remaining Paleo and Whole 30 compliant - minus the Italian roll!
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: beef, Italian, whole 30, paleo
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
    • sea salt and black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup beef stock
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (I used Red Boat)
    • 1 medium onion, sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 green bell pepper
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    Instructions

    • Cut the boneless, beef chuck into 4 equal sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
    • Turn on pressure cooker and push the Saute button. When the liner is hot, add the olive oil and swirl around the bottom to evenly coat. Sear the meat on all sides until browned
    • Once browned, remove from pressure cooker and place on a plate. Press the Cancel button and pour the beef stock and fish sauce into the liner. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all of the cooked bits off the bottom.
    • Place the trivet in the liner, then add the browned meat and onion slices.
    • Place the lid on your Instant Pot and twist to seal. Check to make sure the valve is in the Sealing position, push the Meat or Manual button and adjust the time to 60 minutes
    • While the meat is cooking, slice the bell peppers and toss them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Saute the pepper slices in a skillet with olive oil until softened and lighter in color. Set aside and keep warm.
    • When the pressure cooker beeps, allow to naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes then press the valve open to release the remaining pressure.
    • Lightly separate the meat, or shred if desired retaining all of the juices. Mix with the bell peppers and serve over cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, a green salad, or in a fresh Italian roll

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 488mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Casey says

      July 16, 2017 at 6:20 am

      How do you think this would do in a crockpot? I haven't gotten an instant pot yet ?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        July 16, 2017 at 8:17 pm

        I think it would do great, Casey!

        Reply
    2. Joanne says

      July 23, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Is the fish sauce necessary, or can I omit it? This beef looks so good!

      Reply
    3. Deena Resnickoff says

      July 29, 2017 at 8:55 am

      4 stars
      I would love some right now:-) I'm having trouble signing up to your newsletter is there any way you can add me?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        August 15, 2017 at 9:24 am

        I hope you get a chance to try it, Deena it is really good! I do not think that I can add you to my newsletter, but I will give it a try. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Misty says

      January 11, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Could you just throw the bell peppers right in the instant pot with the meat?

      Reply
    5. 1stopmom says

      July 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      This Italian Beef sandwich looks absolutely delicious! I can almost smell it through the screen. I have pinned this because I plan on making it soon!

      Reply
    6. Mary says

      July 23, 2018 at 7:25 am

      This is such a great dinner for a hot summer day (it's sooo hot in Georgia right now)! I love French Dips so I know I would love this too! Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe with all of us at Weekend Potluck, Lisa! We hope to see you again this Friday 🙂 Have a great week!

      Reply
    7. Jack | BBQRecipez says

      September 17, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for the family and it was fantastic. Wouldn’t change a thing!!

      Reply
    8. Renee says

      March 27, 2019 at 9:16 am

      How many bell peppers? I don’t see that in the recipe info

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 29, 2019 at 8:31 pm

        One red and one green, Renee. Sorry about that, my recipe plugin is deleting items for no reason.

        Reply

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