Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Step 1

For best results, let chuck roast rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before searing.

Step 2

Add vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and hit the sauté button.

Step 3

Season chuck roast with 2 teaspoon of kosher salt, freshly ground pepper to taste and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder on all side.

Step 4

Using a pair on long heat-proof kitchen tongs, sear roast on all sides in Instant Pot.

Step 5

Remove seared roast from Instant Pot and set aside.

Step 6

Add onions to pot and sauté just until they start to soften.

Step 7

Add red wine to pot and let simmer until reduced by half.

Step 8

Use a wooden spoon to scrape up seared bits from the bottom of the pot as it simmers.

Step 9

Once wine has reduced, add low-sodium beef broth and bay leaf.

Step 10

Return roast to Instant Pot, close lid and make pressure release valve is set to sealing.

Step 11

Hit Meat/Stew function and increase time to 100 minutes.

Step 12

Let Instant Pot natural release for 25 minutes, then turn valve to venting to release any excess pressure.

Step 13

Remove lid and transfer roast to a serving plate and shred.

Step 14

Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer and serve warm for dipping sandwiches.

Step 15

Set oven to broil and place sandwich rolls on a baking sheet.

Step 16

Combine melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl.

Step 17

Brush over rolls and toast 2-3 minutes, just until gold brown.

Step 18

Pile meat onto rolls and top with cheese. Return to broiler and heat just until cheese has started to melt.

Step 19

Top sandwiches with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley and serve with warm au jus for dipping.