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Instant Pot Italian Beef

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 427kcal

Ingredients

Meat:

  • 3-5 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 .7 ounce envelope Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix (note 1)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 16 ounce jar Giardiniera, Chicago-style Italian sandwich mix drained (note 2, 3 + 4)
  • 8-16 ounce jar pepperoncini drained (note 2 +3)
  • 0-1/2 cup pepperoncini juice (note 2 + 3)

To Serve:

  • 6-8 ounces Provolone cheese sliced

For Sandwiches:

  • Butter
  • 6 fresh french rolls or hoagie rolls
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in the instant pot. Secure the lid, and make sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing. Manually set to pressure cook on high for 75 minutes.
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  • Once done, naturally release pressure by turning the valve to "venting". Once the pin drops remove the lid. The meat should be incredibly tender and should fall apart easily with a fork -- if it doesn't, don't hesitate to secure the lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Shred the meat using 2 forks, then return it to the instant pot and toss it in its juices.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
    For low carb, place a pile of meat on a rimmed baking sheet, and top with provolone (6-8 ounces). Bake in oven for 7-9 minutes until the cheese has melted. We like to serve these are low carb bowls, over cauliflower rice.
    For the sandwiches, split the buns in half and butter the inside of each roll. Bake until just toasted (about 2 minutes). Remove bread, and turn the oven up to broil. Use tongs to grab the meat and place on top of the buns, followed by a slice of provolone. Bake until the cheese has melted (watch carefully!). Either way, be sure to top your meal with additional Giardiniera and pepperoncinis and enjoy!
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Notes

  1. Good Seasons Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix - can't find this? Sub for 1 1/2 tablespoons of additional Italian seasoning.
  2. If using Italian-style Giardiniera - use 16 ounces of pepperoncinis and 1/2 cup of pepperoncini juice.
  3. If using Chicago-style Giardiniera - use 8 ounces of pepperonicinis and no pepperoncini juice.
  4. Our favorite brand of Giardiniera is Macroni, which I've only been able to find on Amazon.
  5. Nutritional info for the sandwiches: 700 calories, 36 g carbs, 58 g protein, 36 g fat, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugar
  6. Nutritional info for the low carb bowl:

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com