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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 46.14 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 42.23 g 15%
- Total Fat 18.36 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.86 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1563.51 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 5.3 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 2.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 7.07 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 242.51 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 10.49 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 526.13 calories and 46.14 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1563.51 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.51 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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