If you like a classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich you are going to fall in LOVE with Easy Italian Beef! recipe. With just a few ingredients, it cooks quickly in your Instant Pot and makes the BEST au jus sauce. (I’ve also included instructions for making this simple recipe in your slow cooker.)
Prep Time:5 minutesmins
Cook Time:1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Ingredients
3poundsbeef chuck roastcut into chunks
3cupsbeef broth
2packets Italian Dressingdry mix
Jar of your favorite giardiniera
Optional – rolls for sandwiches and/or sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
How to Make Chicago Style Italian Beef in Your Instant Pot
Begin by placing the beef chunks into your Instant Pot and pouring 1/4 cup of the giardiniera brine over the beef.
Next, mix the beef broth and Italian seasoning dressing packets together in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook on high heat until the broth begins to boil, then turn the heat to low and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the broth mixture over the beef chunks.
Set your Instant Pot on high pressure and set the cook time to 60 minutes.
When the cook time is done, allow the pressure cooker to perform a natural release for about 15 minutes. (After 15 minutes, you can manually release any remaining pressure.)
Shred the beef, saving the broth in your Instant Pot.
You can simply top the shredded meat with giardiniera and serve. I like to fill a crusty Italian-style roll with the shredded beef and top it with a slice of provolone cheese and a dollop of mustard. Serve with a side of au jus for dipping.
How to Make Italian Beef in Your Slow Cooker
You can easily convert this delicious recipe to make it in your crock pot. I like to use my crockpot to make these delicious sandwiches when we don't have an exact time for dinner and I know people will be eating throughout the day. This simple dish is perfect for game day, a potluck, or a family event.
Begin by placing the beef chunks into the bottom of your slow slow cooker and pouring 1/4 cup of the giardiniera brine over the beef.Next, mix the beef broth and dry Italian salad dressing mix together in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook on high heat until the broth begins to boil, then turn the heat to low and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.Pour the broth mixture over the beef chunks.Cook on low heat for 10-12 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours.