Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef
Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef captures rich, peppery beef simmered in an herby au jus with a gentle heat from Fresno chili and a bright vinegar snap. Thin slices are tucked into soft Italian rolls and topped with tangy giardiniera for a juicy, craveable sandwich. Serve for game day, casual dinners, or whenever a hearty, classic Chicago bite is calling.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Season the beef with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Set the Instant Pot to the High Sauté setting; add oil. Add the seasoned beef and sear on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef, then add the onion, garlic, and Fresno chili. Deglaze the pot with 2 cups beef stock, then add sport pepper juice, bay leaf, and thyme. Return the meat to the Instant Pot.
- 4
Secure the lid on the pot and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes, then switch to the Keep Warm setting and let it sit for 40 minutes.
- 5
Remove the meat and slice it thin. Strain the braising liquid, then return the braising liquid and sliced meat to the pot. Add the remaining 1 cup broth to the pot.
- 6
If desired, dip the cut side of split hoagie rolls into the braising liquid. Add the meat to the hoagie rolls, top with chopped giardiniera, and serve immediately.
- Calories 526.13 kcal High
- Protein 46.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.36 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.86 mg High
- Sodium 1563.51 mg High
- Fiber 5.3 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.57 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 126.69 mg Low Source
- Iron 7.01 mg Good Source
- Potassium 209.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 18.73 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicago Style Italian Beef is an Italian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 526.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 526.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
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