Instant Pot French Onion French Dip Sandwiches
"The French dip sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made from the pan juices. It is a staple at any diner in America. My recipe is a mash-up between French Onion Soup and the French Dip Sandwich. Caramelized onions are piled along with the beef and cheese on a crusty roll. Click here for the SLOW COOKER version of this recipe..."
INGREDIENTS
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes (plus come to pressure and releasing pressure time)
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Yield: 8 servings
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Method: Instant Pot
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Description
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The French dip sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made from the pan juices. It is a staple at any diner in America. My recipe is a mash-up be
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Click here for the SLOW COOKER version of this recipe
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Ingredients
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2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steaks, trimmed of excess fat*
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp pepper
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3 cups beef broth (or 3 cups water and 3 tsp of Better Than Bouillon Beef Base)
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1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
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2 large yellow onions, very thinly sliced
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2 tsp garlic powder
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1 bay leaf
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8 large crusty rolls, toasted if you prefer
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8 slices provolone, Gruyere or Swiss cheese
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Instructions
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1Place beef** in the Instant Pot. Salt and pepper the beef.
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2Add broth, worcestershire, onions***, garlic powder and bay leaf to Instant Pot.
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3Cover and set the Instant Pot**** on high pressure, manual for 30 minutes. Make sure valve is on “sealing.”
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4Let the pressure release naturally for best results. The meat will be more tender. Remove the beef and place it on a cutting board. Slice or shred the meat.
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5Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the juice from the Instant Pot through the strainer and into the bowl. This juice will be your au jus, dipping sauce. The onions, in the strainer will be used on top of your sandwiches. Discard t
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6Add meat back into the slow cooker. Salt and pepper to taste.
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7Pile meat on top of rolls and use tongs to place onions on top of meat. Place a slice of cheese on top of the onions. If desired, place the roll with meat and cheese under the broiler so the cheese will melt. Serve sandwiches with a side of the rese
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Notes
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i*You can also use beef chuck roast in place of the chuck steaks. Just quarter the roast before adding it to the Instant Pot.
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i**For a more developed, meaty flavor you can brown the roast before adding it to the Instant Pot. Turn on the saute function to high on the Instant Pot. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the meat and sear on all sides until each side has a brown
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i***If you want a more developed flavor, caramelize the onions on the stovetop (or in your Instant Pot) before adding them to the slow cooker. Coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil. Heat the pan on medium high heat. Add the onion slices and stir
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i****I used my Instant Pot IP-LUX60 V3 Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker for this recipe.
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Nutrition
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Serving Size: 1 sandwich
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Calories: 780
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Sodium: 1041 mg
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Fat: 49.3 grams
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Carbohydrates: 30.6 grams
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Protein: 52.6 grams
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Cholesterol: 165 mg
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