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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

October 10, 2017 by Tangled with Taste 42 Comments

From frozen roast to tender flavor packed shredded french dip beef in just 90 minutes, this easy recipe for Instant pot French Dip Sandwiches is absolutely delicious!

French Dip Sandwiches from a frozen roast to perfection in 90 minutes instant pot recipe!

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Who’s ready to take a frozen solid roast beef and have a full dinner ready 90 minutes later with MINIMAL work on your part? If you’re raising your mental hand right now, then this recipe is for you!

Using a frozen roast and some key flavor ingredients, I throw everything in the instant pot for 80 minutes. Then some quick shredding, a hoagie roll and a slice of cheese later; you’ve got the BEST French Dip sandwich you will ever try!

If you’ve watched the Disney movie “Moana”, then you know what tune I am singing the words “You’re Welcome” to right about now… Haha!

French Dip sandwiches easy step by step Instant Pot recipe by Flirting with Flavor

Busy Mama’s (and Dada’s!)- I hear ya!

Wake up in the early morn’
My body yells “When you gonna get you some rest?!”
Oh body dear you know it’ll come,
But now I’ve gotta be Mom!
Oh now, I’ve gotta be Mom!

(Dear Reader- I am in a singing mood! Just go ahead and reread that above paragraph to the tune of the song “Girl’s just wanna have fun!”)

If you’re like me, then when that alarm goes off in the early morning hours, it is “go, go, go time!”

Between getting lunches made and breakfasts fed, then kids out the door to school and myself to working (with a toddler on my hip no less!). Followed by after school activities and homework; sometimes making dinner is a very rushed affair.

We eat Mac’n’cheese for dinner more often then I’d honestly like to admit.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches recipe easy and delicious by Flirtign with Flavor.

Due to the crazy hecticness of mom life you can see why my 20 minute meals are so important to me and how those recipes came to fruition.

These French Dip Sandwiches are not a 20 minute meal, but your actual prep time will be less than ten minutes so if the song above registers in your brain, then this is a recipe you will want.

If the song above does not resonate with you, this is still a recipe you will want because it’s freaking delicious y’all!

Instant Pot French Dip sandwiches from frozen to perfect in 90 minutes! Easy and awesome french dip recipe by flirting with flavor!

B³ – Buying Beef in Bulk

Dear reader, I like to save money. I’m not into coupon cutting because I really don’t have time, and I don’t buy everything off the sale rack (especially when it comes to food!). However if I can save money and not sacrifice flavor or quality, then you can bet I am going to do that.

When it comes to beef, if you buy in bulk you can often save alot of money. Especially through a big warehouse grocer like Costco or Sam’s Club.

I like to purchase and cook my steaks fresh for best flavor. Roasts however, can be frozen and saved for later. I often will purchase a big ten pound roast, and cut it into smaller roasts. I weigh them and label them and freeze them for a later date.

Since figuring out how to cook roast from frozen to French Dip perfection in 90 minutes via Instant pot, I am purchasing those ten pounders much more often!

I highly suggest you consider doing the same!

BEST EVER French Dip Sandwiches by Flirting with Flavor!!!

Fresh and Frozen

A couple last notes before we get to cooking!

  1. You do not have to use a frozen roast for this recipe! Adjust the cooking time from 80 minutes to 60 minutes.
  2. You do not need to have an Instant Pot! It will take longer, but you can cook this same recipe in your crockpot on high for 4 hours fresh roast or 6-8 hours frozen roast.

Enough talk! Let’s eat!

Recipe for Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches:

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches
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Ingredients

    For the Meat
  • 1 2-3 pound Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 dashes of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 TBS Garlic Powder
  • 1 TBS Worcestershire Sauce (optional! Tastes super great without it, but if you have it on hand then I suggest adding it.)
  • 2 cups Beef Broth (or 2 cups water and 3 beef buillon cubes)
  • 1 packet French Onion Soup mix
  • The Rest of the Goodness
  • 6-8 Hoagie Rolls
  • 6-8 slices Provolone Cheese
  • Minced Chives (optional for sprinkling the meat with before topping with cheese)

Instructions

  1. Combine Onion, Red WIne Vinegar and Red pepper flakes in the instant pot on "saute" for about 5 minutes or until Onion is beginning to turn clear and red wine vinegar has reduced by more than half.
  2. Add Beef Broth, then all other Roast Ingredients.
  3. Cover with lid and turn the top notch to "sealed".
  4. Press the "Meat" button on your instant pot and set time to 80 minutes.
  5. When time ends, turn the top notch to release the pressure.
  6. Place meat in a bowl with about 1/3 cup liquid and shred it (to do this quickly, place your meat in a stand up mixer with paddle attachment on medium speed for about 30-45 seconds).
  7. Fill Hoagie buns with hot meat and top with slices of provolone.
  8. Serve with leftover juices from cooking.
  9. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories

4543 cal

Fat

256 g

Carbs

294 g

Protein

251 g
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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches from frozen to perfection in 90 minutes, easy french dip recipe by Flirting with Flavor

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Comments

  1. Best smart locker says

    April 2, 2021 at 6:35 am

    What a nice post it is ! I love sandwiches. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      April 3, 2021 at 11:59 am

      THANK YOU!
      Reply
  2. panjtanpak store says

    March 26, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Wow! I will must try this one. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
    Reply
  3. Chmeliar says

    November 1, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    This was really good! I forgot to pull out my roast to thaw and was nervous I’d ruin it, trying to cook it from frozen. But this turned out really well. My family loved the sandwiches. Great flavor with the au jous.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      Yay!!! I'm so glad you tried it!!! I cook from frozen all the time. Glad you still gave it a go :).
      Reply
  4. Jonez Ruling says

    January 15, 2019 at 3:49 am

    Looks Yum to me, will be using chicken instead of Beef!!
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      January 22, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      Oh!!! Let me know how it turns out!!!
      Reply
  5. James says

    October 13, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Look cool. I love this recipe. Thanks for your sharing this information.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      October 13, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Thank you! Be sure to check out some of the other great recipes here on Tangled with Taste!!! (The Curry noodle soup, Thanksgiving turkey, sweet crepes, FRENCH TOAST, and lemon cream chicken are all stellar options!!!
      Reply
  6. Alexandra says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:37 am

    My children are very excited when I cook this one. It's wonderful, my list of dishes is getting richer. Thanks for your sharing.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      October 3, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      Oh thank you for this message! It made my night!!!!
      Reply
  7. Jane says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    I am back with my review. My friends and husband love the taste. I am sure, I will make more things like this. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Oh good!!! Thank you for reviewing! :)
      Reply
  8. Jane says

    July 18, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    Hi. Just checking to see if I can add some chili and pepper? My husband loves spicy foods. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      So sorry I missed this! Yes I would suggest red pepper flakes; they'll be awesome!
      Reply
  9. Nachail says

    July 13, 2018 at 2:18 am

    I want to try this with my instant pot as soon as possible. These pictures made me so hungry. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      July 15, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Yay!!!! I hope you LOVE IT!
      Reply
    • Jane says

      July 17, 2018 at 10:45 am

      This is awesome. My friends and husband love this so much. The taste is great.
      Reply
      • Tangled with Taste says

        July 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm

        Thank you!!!
        Reply
  10. Hannah Baker says

    June 28, 2018 at 4:48 am

    This looks appetizing and I can't wait to have one, courtesy of instapot.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      June 28, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      I hope you love it!!!
      Reply
  11. Sara McIntyre says

    May 8, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Any substitutes for the red wine vinegar? Have our little guy with me and don't want to run into town
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      May 10, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Yes! Just use any vinegar but half the amount you're using if it's a stronger vinegar such as white or apple cider... :)
      Reply
  12. Instapot says

    April 14, 2018 at 2:50 am

    I just bought new instapot to do some experiments after reading your article! Keep sharing upcoming recipes :) waiting for more
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      April 27, 2018 at 11:21 am

      You're gonna love it!!!
      Reply
  13. Barbara B says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I want to try this but not with the French onion soup package,it's way too salty . Any other suggestions
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      March 13, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      Yes, just use a raw onion cut into slices, and then add one to two crushed cubes of beef or chicken bullion :)
      Reply
    • Barbara B says

      March 13, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks,that's what I did but next time I'll leave out the red wine vinegar too and more spices
      Reply
      • Tangled with Taste says

        March 14, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Sounds delish!
        Reply
  14. Michael W Rickard says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    I love French Dip sandwiches but few places know how to make them anymore. Thanks to this recipe, I won't have to worry about going out and trying my luck. For me, one of the toughest parts has been getting a good au jus. This looks appetizing and I can't wait to have one, courtesy of instapot.
    Reply
  15. whyibelieveitamy says

    October 14, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Looks awesome. Can't wait to try it. My Instapot hasn't gotten enough use and this should be just the recipe to try.
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 20, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      I hope you LOVE it Amy!!!
      Reply
  16. Kayla says

    October 11, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Yummy!!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 12, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Thanks Kayla!!!
      Reply
  17. Kylene purcell says

    October 11, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Look delicious!!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 12, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Thank you Kylene!!!
      Reply
  18. Randalyn Bailey says

    October 11, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Marc will love this!!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 11, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Oh yay!!! Suprisinly my kids went nutso over this one so maybe yours will too!!! Thanks for visiting the blog :)
      Reply
  19. Tamar says

    October 11, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I recently got an insta pot but it is still in the box... this recipe might inspire me to take it out. Looks yummy! By the way my family loves your French toast recipe!!!❤️❤️
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 12, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Tamar you are going to LOVE it!!! I've got a bunch more Instant pot recipes coming to the blog soon. Including a chicken recipe from frozen to tacos in less than ten minutes :)
      Reply
  20. Sara says

    October 11, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    I've been looking for a French dip sandwich my husband would enjoy and this is the one! He's obsessed! Thank you!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      October 12, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Yay!!!! More Instant Pot Yumminess coming your way soon!!! Thanks for trying my recipes :)
      Reply

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