Instant Pot Chicago Beef

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This Instant Pot Chicago beef takes a tougher cut of beef, beef chuck, and turns it into the best ever working man’s hoagie, a Chicago beef sandwich.

By
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Published on August 19, 2024
hoagie sandwich filled with instant pot Chicago beef and giradiniera
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4 to 6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 to 6 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, thickly sliced

  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 Fresno chile pepper

  • 3 cups beef stock, divided

  • 2 tablespoons sport pepper juice, or more to taste, or white vinegar

  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

  • 4 to 6 Italian hoagie rolls, split

  • 1/2 cup chopped giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables)

Directions

  1. Season beef with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, paprika.

  2. Turn the Instant oPt setting to High Saute setting; add oil. Add seasoned beef and sear on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Remove beef, and add onion, garlic, and Fresno chili. Deglaze the pot with 2 cups beef stock, and add sport pepper juice, bay leaf, and thyme. Return the meat to the Instant Pot. 

  4. Place the lid on the pot and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes, then set the pot to the Keep Warm setting, and leave it for 40 minutes. 

  5. Take the meat out and slice thin. Strain the braising liquid, and place braising liquid and sliced meat back into the pot. Add remaining 1 cup broth to the pot.

  6. If desired, dip the inner face of split hoagie rolls in the braising liquid. Add meat to hoagie rolls. Garnish with chopped giardiniera and serve immediately.

    From the Editor:

    Sport peppers are small hot pickled peppers, sometimes called Chicago's favorite pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

795 Calories
21g Fat
80g Carbs
72g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 795
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 2020mg 88%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7g 27%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 72g 144%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 11mg 59%
Potassium 1251mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.