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THE INCREDIBLE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH MADE WITH NOTHING BUT AN INSTANT POT! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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Italian Beef Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Italian Beef Sandwich is a Chicago classic that originated from Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. It features thinly sliced, seasoned roast beef served on a crusty roll, often topped with giardiniera or sweet peppers. This sandwich reflects the melding of Italian culinary traditions with American fast food culture, becoming a staple in Chicago's culinary landscape.

Italian-AmericanITmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
a few pounds of Chuck roast
salt
pepper
olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2.5 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
jardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
hoagie rolls

beef roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Lean beef has lower fat content, while chuck roast is more affordable.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

1

Season the Chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.

2

Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker until shimmering.

3

Sear the Chuck roast in batches until browned on all sides.

4

Remove the seared meat and add garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant.

5

Add 2.5 cups of beef broth and mix in the seasonings: oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

6

Return the seared meat to the pot, secure the lid, and set to high pressure for 50 minutes.

7

After cooking, allow for a natural pressure release.

8

Shred the beef in the pot after cooking.

9

Prepare the hoagie rolls by cutting them open.

10

Fill the rolls with shredded beef and top with jardiniera.

Cooking Techniques

braisedsliced

Equipment Needed

pressure cookercolanderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Beef SandwichItalian Beef
Local Name: Italian Beef Sandwich

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