Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

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1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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5 from 1 vote

This Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches is juicy, full of flavor and the perfect dinner for those chilly Fall evenings!

Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches Recipe (1)

The inspiration for this recipe came from a little cafe in West Yellowstone (Old Town Cafe) that served Open Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches and they were so good! I knew that I had to come home and recreate them.

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This sandwich is full of flavor and perfect for those chilly Fall evenings! We served it with our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and these Oven Roasted Green Beans!

Ingredients needed for these delicious Hot Beef Sandwiches:

2-3 pound beef rump roast (or any beef roast)

salt and pepper, to taste

garlic powder, to taste

onion powder, to taste

2 beef gravy mix packets (1 ounce each)

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 cups beef broth

6 thick slices of bread (for serving; I love using sourdough bread)

How to make Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches:

  • Generously season the roast on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Add the roast to the Instant Pot.
  • In a bowl, mix together gravy mix packets, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
  • Pour gravy mixture in the bottom of the Instant Pot (try to not wash the seasonings off the roast).
  • Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot. Move valve to SEALING (not venting).
  • Press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 40 minutes for a 2 pound roast or 60 minutes for a 3 pound roast (about 20 minutes per pound of meat).
  • When cooking is done, allow roast to do a natural release (at least 30 minutes – the longer you can let it sit, the better. Sometimes I will let a roast stay on KEEP WARM for a few hours).
  • Remove lid and remove roast from Instant Pot, then shred using 2 forks (it should fall apart fairly easily).
  • Stir the gravy left in the pot (it should have thickened up a little bit during cooking time, but if you want it to be thicker, you can mix together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water and then add it in to the gravy and stir until it thickens up).
  • To serve, place some shredded roast on top of a thick slice of bread and then top with gravy (like an open-face sandwich).

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To make these Beef Sandwiches into a freezer meal:

  • To make this into a freezer meal, season roast with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and add to a gallon-sized freezer bag.
  • Mix together gravy packet, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Put freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
  • When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/3 cup of water in with the frozen food.
  • Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button.
  • Set timer for 75-120 minutes (35 minutes per pound of roast) .
  • Let the roast do a NATURAL RELEASE when the timer is done. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

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Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches Recipe (5)

Serves: 6

Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches is juicy, full of flavor and the perfect dinner for those chilly Fall evenings!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Natural Release 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 pound beef rump roast (or any beef roast)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • onion powder, to taste
  • 2 packets beef gravy mix (1 ounce each)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • cups beef broth
  • 6 thick slices of bread (for serving; I love using sourdough bread)

Instructions

  • Generously season the roast on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  • Add the roast to the Instant Pot.

  • In a bowl, mix together gravy mix packets, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.

  • Pour gravy mixture in the bottom of the Instant Pot (try to not wash the seasonings off the roast).

  • Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot. Move valve to SEALING (not venting).

  • Press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 40 minutes for a 2 pound roast or 60 minutes for a 3 pound roast (about 20 minutes per pound of meat).

  • When cooking is done, allow roast to do a natural release (at least 30 minutes – the longer you can let it sit, the better. Sometimes I will let a roast stay on KEEP WARM for a few hours).

  • Remove lid and remove roast from Instant Pot, then shred using 2 forks (it should fall apart fairly easily).

  • Stir the gravy left in the pot (it should have thickened up a little bit during cooking time, but if you want it to be thicker, you can mix together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water and then add it in to the gravy and stir until it thickens up).

  • To serve, place some shredded roast on top of a thick slice of bread and then top with gravy (like an open-face sandwich).

Notes

To make this into a freezer meal:

To make this into a freezer meal, season roast with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and add to a gallon-sized freezer bag Mix together gravy packet, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Put freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.
When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/3 cup of water in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button. Set timer for 75-120 minutes (35 minutes per pound of roast) . Let the roast do a NATURAL RELEASE when the timer is done. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 218 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 34 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 94 mg · Sodium: 336 mg · Potassium: 571 mg · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 2 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 35 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

  • Mixing Bowl

  • 2 Forks

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Michelle says:

    Think I just pop this in a crockpot?

  2. Jean Hostetler says:

    Could you tell me how long to “bake” this in a crock pot

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  3. Momma Cyd says:

    We love "Low and Slow" when it comes to cooking meat in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.

  4. Momma Cyd says:

    You could easily cook this in a crock pot.

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Instant Pot Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best cut of meat for hot beef sandwiches? ›

A top loin roast is ideal. It's got plenty of brawny flavor, and all of the fat is on the surface, which you can easily trim off after the meat is cooked. Here, the beef is roasted low and slow to ensure rare, juicy meat. This said, if you want a more economical cut, use bottom, top or eye round here instead.

How do you make tough beef tender in instant pot? ›

Pot roast still tough? Cook it longer! The pressure cooking process breaks down tough meat, making it tender. If it needs more time, simply put the lid back on, seal the pressure cooker, and cook at high pressure for another 10 to 20 minutes.

Why is my roast beef tough in Instant Pot? ›

The moist heat in a pressure cooker tends to turn connective tissue into gelatin. You need to let the meat cool down for a few minutes after cooking, to give time for moisture to be reabsorbed, before releasing the pressure. Otherwise, the meat will likely be tough.

What to serve with hot roast beef sandwiches? ›

27 Side Dishes to Serve With Roast Beef
  • Spicy (Roasted) Potatoes.
  • Rice Pilaf.
  • Yorkshire Pudding.
  • Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta.
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
  • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta.
  • Gratin Dauphinois (a French Potato Side Dish)
  • Tomato Soup.
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What are the 3 types of hot sandwiches? ›

The three types of hot sandwiches are basic, grilled, and fried. 5 loaves HAZARDOUS FOODS: Ham 4 lbs. Cheese 3 lbs.

Can you cook beef too long in Instant Pot? ›

Yes, you can overcook stew meat in the Instant Pot if you're not careful. While beef stew does get more tender the longer it cooks, there's a fine line between tender and overdone. Make sure to slice your meat cubes to the recommended size in the recipe instructions and follow the cook times closely.

What is the secret ingredient to tenderize meat? ›

Whether hosting a holiday cookout, serving up some stir-fry or tackling game meats, baking soda is the go-to meat tenderizer to help make your steak, chicken or turkey silkier, juicier and yummier.

Can you overcook beef in Instant Pot? ›

In a few words, yes! You can also undercook it, too. Overcooking the meat would result in a very dry tasting pot roast.

Do you cover meat with liquid in pressure cooker? ›

While you may cover meat almost completely for a conventional braise, use just enough liquid for the cooker to reach pressure – during pressure cooking the meat will release it's own juice and braise in that flavorful liquid, instead.

What is the best meat to pressure cook? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

What is the best cut of beef for a pressure cooker? ›

Chuck roast, brisket and short ribs are the best cut because they contain a lot of connective tissue. During both slow & pressure cooking, that connective tissue breaks down and turns into gelatin giving the beef a rich, meaty flavour and a tender, juicy texture.

What do you wrap hot sandwiches in? ›

If you're working with a hot sandwich, you can use this same method with nothing but a piece of aluminum foil, though skipping the parchment paper may make it a bit harder to eat on the go, since foil may cling to parts of your sandwich a little more doggedly.

What is the best cut of beef for beef sandwiches? ›

The meat of a bottom round roast is tender and holds its form when cooked slowly in a Dutch oven, making it perfect for making deli-style roast beef sandwiches. Top loin roasts are usually reserved for making Italian beef sandwiches, so it's fitting that they can work just as well for roast beef ones.

What cut of beef do delis use for roast beef? ›

Most delis roast lean cuts of meat, usually bottom, top or eye round from the cow's rump, an economical choice. I tested all three, roasting them low and slow so they stayed juicy and rare. All made very fine sandwiches.

What cut of beef is used for pit beef sandwiches? ›

Pit beef is a dish of roast beef prepared over a charcoal fire, commonly using top round cuts of beef. The cooked roast is sliced thinly and often served on a Kaiser roll, and may be topped with horseradish or tiger sauce (horseradish and mayonnaise) and sliced raw onion.

What kind of meat is used for raw beef sandwiches? ›

According to the Wisconsin Historical Society: “An appetizer of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye co*cktail bread) with sliced onions, salt, and pepper.

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