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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

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This Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich gives you “fall apart” tender meat in a fraction of the time it takes in a slow cooker. Perfectly seasoned chuck roast and onions are prepared in your Pressure Cooker and served on a hoagie roll with melted provolone cheese. Serve with Au Jus for an authentic French Dip experience!

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich being served on a white plate.

It was only a matter of time before we made a French Dip Sandwich in an Instant Pot! As you probably know by now, Instant Pots are an ingenious kitchen appliance that makes just about any recipe quicker, easier and more delicious. From DESSERTS to YOGURT to SOUPS, there really isn’t anything you can’t make in your Pressure Cooker.

But where the Instant Pot really shines is when you want to make super tender, juicy meat dishes but don’t have time to let it sit in a Crockpot all day. I’m not joking when I tell you that you can get Slow Cooker quality meat in a fraction of the time when using your Pressure Cooker.

I’ve seen it done with:

  • INSTANT POT BEEF STEW
  • INSTANT POT CORNED BEEF
  • INSTANT POT FAJITAS
  • INSTANT POT MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST
  • INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS
  • INSTANT POT PULLED PORK

Get the idea? You should really try to make your next meat dish in an Instant Pot! And, if you are in the mood for a French Dip Sandwich…..? Yep, get out your Pressure Cooker!

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

These French Dip Sandwiches are the ULTIMATE in Comfort Food. There just isn’t anything like the tender meat on a crusty bread with tons of provolone cheese. Then dip it in the Au Jus? Yum!

And making French Dip Sandwiches in your Pressure Cooker is an absolute breeze! I’ll talk you through the whole process. Frist, here are the ingredients that you’ll need:

  • Vegetable oil
  • Chuck eye beef roast, about 2.5 to 3 lbs (mine was 3.18lbs)
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Onions, sliced
  • Beef broth
  • Bay leaf
  • Hoagie buns
  • Provolone cheese
  • Butter

Do You Need To Sear The Beef First?

As you will see in the recipe card below, we instruct you to set your Instant Pot to Saute and to sear your beef on all sides. We highly recommend doing this, as it really helps seal in all the delicious juices during cooking time. And it will give the beef a nice crust. But, if you are really short on time, you CAN skip this step.

When searing your beef in the Instant Pot, we’ve found that it’s helpful to use long tongs that help you grip and rotate the roast.

French Dip in a pressure cooker

Can I Use Frozen Meat For French Dip Sandwiches?

One of the best parts of cooking in your Instant Pot is that you can put frozen meat into it. Yes, you can put a frozen beef chuck roast into an Instant Pot. But, you will not be able to sear it. Also, it will take anywhere from an extra 10-30 minutes to come to pressure. So plan accordingly.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich: Notes and Variations

  • French Dips are most commonly served with Provolone. But feel free to substitute cheese as you see fit. I’ve seen some with Swiss Cheese. Or add Pepper Jack for a little kick!
  • Add Soy Sauce? Some recipes add 1 tbsp of Soy Sauce to give the broth a little flavor and salt. Go for it!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches! They make a great weekend lunch or a delicious snack to enjoy while watching the big game. Let me know how it turns out for you in the comment section.

Instant Pot French Dip being dipped in au jus.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich being served on a white plate.
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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 
This Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich gives you "fall apart" tender meat in a fraction of the time it takes in a slow cooker. Perfectly seasoned chuck roast and onions are prepared in your Pressure Cooker and served on a hoagie roll with melted provolone cheese. Serve with Au Jus for an authentic French Dip experience!
Course: Main Dish, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot, pressure cooker, roast beef
Calories: 637 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 chuck eye beef roast about 2.5 to 3 lbs (mine was 3.18lbs)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 hoagie buns
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • butter
Instructions
  1. Add oil to instant pot and set to saute. Add beef roast and sear on both sides until browned. Carefully remove meat from pot and set aside.
    Sear chuck roast in instant pot
  2. Add onions and continue to saute until tender.
    Cook onions in Instant pot for french dip
  3. Add broth and bay leaf. Use wooden spoon to scrape up brown bits of onions and beef from bottom of pan. Return meat to pot and add seasonings.
  4. Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve and seal shut. Set the pot to manual, high pressure for 100 minutes.

    French Dip meat cooked in instant pot
  5. When cooking cycle is complete, let pressure naturally release for 30 minutes. Open pot and carefully remove meat and shred.

    Shredded French Dip meat
  6. Set the Instant Pot to saute and let the remaining cooking broth come to a boil. This will be your Au Jus.
  7. Add meat to a hoagie bun and top with a slice of cheese. Add butter to the top bun and broil for 2-3 minutes until bun is crispy and cheese is melted. Serve with au jus for dipping.
    French Dip out of the broiler

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Kat Hodson is the founder of A Mom's Impression, a wife to a handsome man, a mom to a beautiful girl, a sweet boy, and a first grade teacher. She loves to shop, cook, read, take photos, and hang out with her family. Her life may be hectic, but it is an exciting ride!

I am a Midwestern Mommy born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I am married to my soul mate, and together we have begun the ride of our lives… Parenthood. Together we are figuring out how to make it work with two full-time jobs, a 6 year old and his four year old sister. READ MORE ABOUT KATHY
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