Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

French Dip sandwiches are my new favorite meal to make in the slow cooker or instant pot. I'm amazed at how easily you can take a fork and just poke at the meat and it will immediately start falling off. No effort is needed and you know what? You don't even have to brown the beef on each side if you don't want to. That step isn't necessary but some people swear by this step.

One popular way to prepare chuck roast is to slow cook it and make these wonderful French dip sandwiches. This can be done in an Instant Pot, Crockpot or Dutch oven, and involves cooking the roast with vegetables and broth for several hours until it is tender and falling apart. This method is perfect for creating dishes like pot roast, stews, and soups.

I just recently updated this recipe because I recipe tested a version of this in the slow cooker and liked this version way better than the old one I had. This recipe can be made in both cooking devices by the way.

If you like instant pot recipes please try Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup, Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken, or Instant Pot French Onion Soup.

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• What are french dip sandwiches?
• Ingredients Needed 
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What are french dip sandwiches?

French dip sandwiches are pretty well known on a lot of restaurant menus these days. It’s a sandwich with slow-roasted beef and provolone cheese. The beef chuck roast simmers on low in a crock pot all day long until the beef easily shreds apart with a fork. I love this particular recipe because the gravy or aus jus is made from beer, onions, and a brown gravy packet. 

Ingredients Needed 

• Chuck roast is a delicious and versatile cut of beef that is perfect for a variety of dishes. This cut comes from the shoulder area of the cow and is known for its rich flavor and tenderness. When cooked correctly, chuck roast can be incredibly juicy and flavorful.
• Salt  and Pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar. 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced 
• Worcestershire sauce - Adds a savory, umami flavor to dressings. It is commonly used in Caesar salad dressing, as well as in dressings for steak salads and other meat-based salads.
• 12 oz of Beer - When it comes to pairing beer with French dips, you'll want to choose a beer that complements the flavors of the sandwich without overpowering them. A good option to consider is a brown ale, such as Newcastle Brown Ale or Brooklyn Brown Ale.
• Brown gravy mix is a convenient and versatile ingredient that can help you create the perfect gravy for any meal. It is typically made with a combination of flour, salt, and various seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Cheese - I like to use Provolone Cheese Slices 
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make French Dip Sandwiches

1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add a tablespoon of oil and let it heat up. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper then sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned. Remove from the Instant Pot and set aside.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the Beer, Worcestershire sauce and brown gravy mix to the pot.
4. Add the seared beef chuck roast back to the Instant Pot.
5. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 60 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, followed by a quick pressure release.
7. Remove the beef from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
8. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer and reserve for dipping.
9. Preheat your air fryer 350 degrees. Slice the hoagie rolls in half, place a slice a of cheese on top, and place them in the air fryer basket. Toast in the oven until lightly browned. Let them air fry for 5 minutes.
10. Place a generous amount of shredded beef on each hoagie roll, top with a slice of provolone cheese, and place back in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Serve the sandwiches hot with a side of the reserved cooking liquid for dipping.

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