This instant pot Italian beef roast recipe is the easiest dinner for busy weeknights. Tender and bursting with flavor, it is always a huge hit and is bound to make its way into your regular meal rotation.
There’s nothing better than easy instant pot recipes, and this classic Italian beef is no exception. This beef has a savory Italian flare and is a great recipe to use up that jar of pepperoncini you may have sitting in the back of your fridge.
It comes together with only 10 minutes of prep time making it a great hands off meal.
Serve this flavorful beef alongside roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a fresh salad with homemade honey mustard. It is also delicious scooped onto homemade sourdough sandwich rolls and made into Italian beef sandwiches.
However you decide to serve it, I just know you are going to love this recipe as much as we do!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple – This easy Italian beef recipe is as simple as browning the roast and adding everything else to the instant pot. It’s a simple dinner without a lot of hands on time.
Flavorful – The Italian flavor in this beef takes it to the next level and sets it apart from your ordinary roast recipe.
Versatile – Use this shredded beef as a base for other recipes throughout the week like sandwiches, a pot pie, or even a flavorful pasta dish.
Ingredients
Italian seasoning – You can use a pre-mixed spice blend for this or make your own. Italian seasoning usually consists of thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, and marjoram.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Tools You May Need
How to Make Instant Pot Italian Beef
Step 1: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. While the pot heats up, cut the chuck roast into 4 equal pieces and season each side with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2: Once the Instant Pot is hot, add the oil. Working in 2 batches, brown each side of the beef for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add all of the beef back to the pot along with the sliced onion, drained pepperoncini peppers, the brine, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give everything a quick stir.
Step 4: Place the lid on and set to pressure cook on high for 80 minutes, with 20 minutes of natural release.
Step 5: Remove the beef from the pot and shred with two forks.
Step 6: Add the shredded meat back to the pot with all of the juices. Serve as desired.
Tips for Instant Pot Italian Beef
- Use the leftover cooking liquid from the beef as a delicious dip for sandwiches – best made with my sourdough sandwich bread.
- Searing the meat before cooking helps to keep the beef moist and tender, so don’t skip this step!
- Turn this into a freezer meal for later by freezing the beef in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQs
Store leftover Italian beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
This recipe calls for a chuck roast to make Italian beef. A top round roast, an eye of round, or sirloin tip roast are also good options.
Meat can get tough and dry when it is overdone. It can also be underdone and end up tough and chewy. Be sure to braise the meat before cooking and use the right amount of broth to ensure tender beef.
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Easy Italian Beef In The Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 16 ounce jar sliced pepperoncini peppers + ¼ cup of the brine
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to season the beef
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to season the beef
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. While the pot heats up, cut the chuck roast into 4 equal pieces and season each side with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once the Instant Pot is hot, add the oil. Working in 2 batches, brown each side of the beef for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add all of the beef back to the pot along with the sliced onion, drained pepperoncini peppers, the brine, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give everything a quick stir.
- Place the lid on and set to pressure cook on high for 80 minutes, with 20 minutes of natural release.
- Remove the beef from the pot and shred with two forks.
- Add the shredded meat back to the pot with all of the juices. Serve as desired.
Notes
- You can use a pre-mixed spice blend for this or make your own. Italian seasoning usually consists of thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, and marjoram.
- Use the leftover cooking liquid from the beef as a delicious dip for sandwiches.
- Searing the meat before cooking helps to keep the beef moist and tender, so don’t skip this step!
- Turn this into a freezer meal for later by freezing the beef in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
