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    Home > Meal Type > Party Snacks

    Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Sub

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 • Published: Aug 14th 2017 • 22 Comments

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    These Italian Beef Subs are the perfect party snack. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce.

    Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make.

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.Dip these Italian Beef Subs into the delicious gravy. I mean who doesn't love the gravy!!!!

    I know I said it above, but I have to say it again, everybody loves these! The kids demolish them, adults always reach for a second and people are always asking me for the recipe.

    I think it is the comforting effect of dipping bread into gravy/sauce. It feels homely and tastes delicious!

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

    I use the pressure cooker for these Italian Beef Subs, I have tried the recipe in both an instant pot and a stove top pressure cooker. Both work well, and I have included instructions for both below.

    There is red wine in the recipe, so ensure that you really reduce the mixture down so the alcohol has evaporated off before you add the lid and bring it to pressure.

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

    I like to give the gravy/sauce (or jus) a hard boil whilst I am shredding the meat. This intensifies the flavour and lets it thicken up a little more.

    The beautiful gravy is packed with the flavours you associate with Italy; oregano, basil and garlic. There are 6 cloves of garlic in this beef, but the flavour is mellow and balanced by the sweetness of the onions.

    The onions are what give the sauce its thickness. They break down in the pressure cooker and great a thick delicious base. Dip your bread in and feel the comfort!

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

    This recipe makes enough for 6 sub rolls. Or 12 mini subs (like in the pictures above).
    But it is really easy to double the recipe if you are feeding a crowd.

    I like to use provolone in these, but mozzarella works well too. Or if you love blue cheese these are delicious with some creamy gorgonzola dolce.

    Enjoy

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    Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Sub

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 842kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 3 lb /1.3kg chuck steak or gravy beef
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 onion
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup red wine
    • 2 cups/500ml/16fl oz beef broth/stock
    • 2 teaspoon oregano
    • 2 teaspoon basil
    • salt and pepper - to taste
    • 6 sub rolls
    • 12 slices provolone cheese

    Instructions

    INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut the chuck steak into large chunks.
    • Add the olive oil to your Instant Pot and select the Saute setting.
    • Add the chuck steak and cook for about 4 minutes until browned.
    • Whilst the chuck steak is cooking, peel and chop the garlic and onion.
    • Add these to the Instant Pot and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
    • Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot to loosen any bits.
    • Simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half then add in the beef broth/stock, oregano and basil.
    • Select the meat/stew setting and set the time to 35 minutes.
    • After the Instant Pot is done, allow it to do a natural release for 15 minutes then do a QPR.
    • Whilst the Instant pot is doing its natural release, cut the sub rolls in half and line each one with two slices of cheese. Prepare 6 large pieces of tin foil and pre-heat the oven to 160ºC/320ºF.
    • Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the gravy.
    • Set the instant pot to saute and let the gravy/ sauce come to a simmer. Cook whilst you shred the beef.
    • Shred the beef and portion out into the rub rolls.
    • Add fresh parsley and then wrap each roll in the tin foil and set it in the oven to melt the cheese.
    • Use a wooden spoon to really push the broth about, breaking up all the onions, then strain into 6 small bowls.
    • Serve each Italian beef Sub with a with a small bowl of the gravy/sauce for dipping.

    STOVE TOP PRESSURE COOKER INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut the chuck steak into large chunks.
    • Add the olive oil to your pressure cooker and place it over a medium heat.
    • Add the chuck steak and cook for about 4 minutes until browned.
    • Whilst the chuck steak is cooking, peel and chop the garlic and onion.
    • Add these to the pressure cooker and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
    • Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pressure cooker to loosen any bits.
    • Simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half then add in the beef broth/stock, oregano and basil.
    • Place on the lid and lock it into position. Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the pressure to stable and then cook for 30 minutes
    • After the time is done, allow the pressure cooker to sit for 15 minutes to let the pressure reduce. Then vent the remaining steam with a quick release..
    • Whilst the pressure cooker is doing its natural release, cut the sub rolls in half and line each one with two slices of cheese. Prepare 6 large pieces of tin foil and pre-heat the oven to 160ºC/320ºF.
    • Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the gravy.
    • Place the pressure cooker over a medium-high heat and let the gravy/ sauce come to a simmer. Cook whilst you shred the beef
    • Shred the beef and portion out into the rub rolls.
    • Add fresh parsley and then wrap each roll in the tin foil and set it in the oven to melt the cheese.
    • Use a wooden spoon to really push the broth about, breaking up all the onions, then strain into 6 small bowls.
    • Serve each Italian beef Sub with a with a small bowl of the gravy/sauce for dipping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 15.9mg
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    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

    These Pressure Cooker Italian Beef Subs are the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. Juicy succulent shredded beef, stuffed inside soft rolls topped with provolone and dunked into a flavour packed gravy/sauce. Everyone who tries these loves these and they are so simple to make. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot and Stove top pressure cookers.

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    Comments

    1. Jessica says

      March 08, 2018 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my family's favorite recipes and we love using the pressure cooker! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        I am so happy your family enjoys it Jessica 😀

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Banz says

      March 08, 2018 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing! I am always looking for new Instant Pot recipes!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:21 pm

        I just love my Instant Pot!

        Reply
    3. Aimee says

      March 08, 2018 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      These look incredible! They are going on my must make list right away!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        I do hope you love them Aimee 😀

        Reply
    4. Molly Kumar says

      March 07, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      I looove subs and this looks so yummm. I love pressure cooker recipes as they are so easy to make n less time-consuming. I'd love to try them soon.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        The pressure cooker really does make dinnertimes less stressful doesn't it!

        Reply
    5. Christina says

      March 07, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I love that it's made in the pressure cooker too!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 11:36 am

        Thank you Christina, the pressure cooker is such a great kitchen tool isn't it!

        Reply
    6. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      March 07, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      You're so right! There definitely is something so calming and homey about dunking bread into gravy! This is just exquisite!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        Hehe, thank you Tina, so glad I am not alone.

        Reply
    7. Danielle says

      March 07, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      So Anything dunked in gravy is good. I don't even care what it is, it's delicious. Your photos made me drool a little bit (jealous while I eat my microwaved egg whites...). This sounds mouth wateringly delicious. I love it.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        Thank you Danielle!
        (Oh no for microwaved egg whites!!!! 🙁 )

        Reply
    8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      March 07, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. I mean WOW! This looks so flipping good. It reminds me a bit of French Dip -- another favorite, but this looks even better... I plan on doing this one soon.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you Lisa, they re quite similar to french dip, but with the wonderful herbs of Italy.
        I hope you enjoy it 😀

        Reply
    9. rebecca says

      March 07, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      ohhh these look delicious! I just want to stick my face in the gravy! yum

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        Hehehe, thank you 😀

        Reply
    10. Vivian says

      February 10, 2018 at 1:13 am

      Dear, oh dear, Claire...I just subscribed and was pleasantly surprised to have your lovely soup cookbook download but to my amazement and horror I found it to be in an incomprehensible "language"! What has gone wrong? How can I access the English version?

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        February 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Oh no!!!! Sorry to hear this. It shouldn't be incomprehensible!
        I have just had a test and the download worked for me.
        Most strange!
        Will get a few friends to test it for me to make sure it is working and there isn't a massive error.
        But to ensure you get it I have emailed you a link, so hopefully that should be all in English.
        thank you for letting me know 😀

        Reply
    11. Dorothy Dunton says

      August 14, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      Hi Claire. I make a very similar shredded beef in my slow cooker. Seeing this has me thinking I need to make some soon! Beef chuck has such great flavor especially when cooked with lots of onion and garlic.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 20, 2017 at 9:17 pm

        I love my slow cooker, but sometimes I am a bit forgetful/unorganised so having a back up is always handy 😉
        Hope you get your beef subs cooked soon x

        Reply

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