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The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Indulge in the culinary delight of Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches—a beloved recipe that has secured its place in our weekly dining lineup due to its irresistible flavors and embarrassingly easy preparation. This homemade beef French dip sandwich, accompanied by golden French fries, is a consistent favorite at our table, especially with the kiddos who would happily savor it every night. Brace yourself for a delightful journey into the world of texture, flavor, and satisfyingly filling meals.

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The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8 Sandwiches
Cuisine: French-American

Ingredients:

  • 3-pound (1.36 kg) Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) Red Wine (substitute with non-alcoholic if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 can French Onion Soup
  • 1 can Beef Broth
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • Provolone Cheese Slices
  • Grinder Rolls, sliced

The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are waiting. Tender, juicy meat topped with ooey-gooey cheese and nestled inside a toasted grinder. Dip in the homemade au jous for an incredible drool-worthy meal #frenchdip #instantpotfrenchdip #frenchdipsandwiches

Expert Tips:

  1. Ensure the Instant Pot display reads “HOT” before adding the roast to achieve a perfect sear.
  2. Use an electric mixer for the quickest meat shredding.
  3. Strain the juices for a rich au jus to accompany the sandwich.

How to Make The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Press “saute” on the Instant Pot and set the heat to high.

Add Olive oil.

Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic.

When the display reads “HOT,” add the roast and brown on each side for about 5 minutes.

Remove the roast and set aside.

the best instant pot french dip sandwich recipe browned roast

Saute onions in the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Pour wine over onions and simmer for 5 minutes.

the best instant pot french dip sandwich recipe adding red wine

Add Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, French Onion Soup, and bay leaves.

the best instant pot french dip sandwich recipe adding bay leaves

Return the roast to the Instant Pot.

Lock the lid and turn the pressure valve to seal.

Press “meat and stew” for 90 minutes.

Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally.

Remove the roast, shred it, and strain the juice for au jus.

the best instant pot french dip sandwich recipe shredded roast

Open grinder rolls, spread with butter, and toast under the broiler.

the best instant pot french dip sandwich recipe add provolone to half the subs

Add sliced provolone cheese to half of the rolls and melt under the broiler.

Fill the rolls with shredded roast and serve with au jus for dipping.

The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are waiting. Tender, juicy meat topped with ooey-gooey cheese and nestled inside a toasted grinder. Dip in the homemade au jous for an incredible drool-worthy meal #frenchdip #instantpotfrenchdip #frenchdipsandwiches

Recipe FAQs:

Q1: What can I do with leftover shredded beef? A1: Utilize it in Taco Pie, substitute it in Chicken Enchilada Soup for Beefy Enchilada Soup, or use it as a salad topping.

Q2: Any ideas for leftover au jus? A2: Freeze it in cubes for future use, make gravy, or enhance the flavor of rice, ramen, or other recipes.

Q3: How long does frozen au jus last? A3: It remains good for up to 4 weeks in the freezer.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a delectable treat—tender, juicy meat, gooey cheese, and a perfectly toasted grinder await you. Dip it in homemade au jus for an irresistibly drool-worthy meal.

The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Yield: 6-8 sandwiches
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are waiting. Tender, juicy meat topped with ooey-gooey cheese and nestled inside a toasted grinder. Dip in the homemade au jus for an incredible drool-worthy meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 pound Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ½ cup red wine (you can substitute with non-alcoholic)
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can French Onion Soup
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Provolone cheese slices
  • Grinder rolls, sliced

Instructions

  1. The Best Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe Directions:
  2. Press saute on Instant Pot and adjust heat to high.
  3. Add Olive oil.
  4. White the Instant Pot with oil heats up, season your roast with the salt, pepper, and garlic.
  5. When Instant Pot display reads "HOT" add the roast and brown on each side, about 5 minutes each side.
  6. Remove roast and set aside.
  7. Add onions to Instant Pot and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  8. Pour wine over onions and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Add Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, French Onion Soup, and bay leaves
  10. Return roast back to Instant Pot.
  11. Lock lid into place
  12. Turn pressure valve to seal
  13. Press "meat and stew" for 90-minutes.
  14. Allow Instant Pot to pressure release naturally
  15. Remove the roast from Instant Pot and shred (use electric mixer for fastest way)
  16. Strain juice and use as au jus.
  17. Open grinder rolls and spread with butter. Place under broiler until toasted.
  18. Remove from oven, add sliced of provolone cheese to half of the grinder rolls.
  19. Place under broiler just 'til cheese melts
  20. Add shredded roast to grinder rolls and serve with au jus on the side for dipping

Notes

  1. Ensure the Instant Pot display reads "HOT" before adding the roast to achieve a perfect sear.
  2. Use an electric mixer for the quickest meat shredding.
  3. Strain the juices for a rich au jus to accompany the sandwich.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 525Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1086mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 47g

Nutritional Information may not be accurate

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About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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