If You Have An Instant Pot, You NEED To Make This EASY Dinner

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and chicken thighs are a leaner option.

au jus gravy mix

🥗Healthier: homemade beef broth

💰Cheaper: beef bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be healthier and bouillon is often cheaper.

pepperoncini peppers

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: pickled jalapeños

Banana peppers are milder and jalapeños are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Set the Instant Pot to the sear setting.

Season the beef rump roast on all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic seasoning.

Add a little bacon to the bottom of the Instant Pot for searing.

Sear the roast for 2 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove the roast and add a couple tablespoons of minced garlic to the pot.

Pour in a couple tablespoons of W sauce and mix to deglaze the pot.

Add about 2 cups of beef broth to the pot.

Sprinkle in onion powder to compensate for the lack of onions.

Add a spoonful of pepperoncinis and about a tablespoon of their juice.

Add one packet of au jus gravy mix to the pot.

Cover the Instant Pot and pressure cook for about 2 hours.

Allow for a natural pressure release for about 41 minutes after cooking.

Open the Instant Pot and check the roast for tenderness.

Use a masher to mash the roast until shredded.

Prepare sub buns for sandwiches by preheating the oven to 350-400°F.

Spread mayonnaise on the sub buns and toast them in the oven.

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