Instant Pot Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 lb Beef chuck roast can cut into 2 or 3 large chunks
- 1 lb of Italian sausage links sweet or hot
- 1 oz packet of Italian dressing/seasoning mix
- 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth or add more for more Au Jus sauce
- 1 cup of whole Pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 4 cloves of minced Garlic
- 1 halved and sliced Onion
- 3 Bell peppers sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp of Worcheshire sauce
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Brown the Italian sausage links on all sides for about 5 minutes, then remove the sausage and set aside.
- Add the beef to the pot to get a quick sear on each side and around each edge.
- Press Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot. Place the browned sausage links right on top of and around the beef.
- Pour in the beef broth, onions, the bell peppers, the pepperoncini's & their juice, the Worcestershire sauce, the garlic, and the packet of Italian seasoning mix.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (or Manual) on High Pressure for 50 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to quick-release any remaining steam and remove the lid.
- Take the beef out and shred it and return the shredded beef to the warm juices in the pot.
- Enjoy as a sandwich or use as the star of another dish. (see note)
Video
Notes
To enjoy as a sandwich:
- Slice open crusty French or Italian rolls.
- Layer in a generous portion of the shredded Italian beef, then place a whole or sliced Italian sausage right on top.
- Spoon the peppers and extra-warm au jus (also use for dipping) over the meats, top with provolone cheese, and place under an oven broiler for 2–3 minutes, until melted.
- Finish with a spoonful of spicy or mild giardiniera before serving.