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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Beef Sandwiches

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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Beef Sandwiches

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These Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Beef Sandwiches are a quick and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful pulled beef without the wait. The beef is cooked to perfection in a savory blend of BBQ sauce, spices, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat. After a short cook time in the Instant Pot, the beef is shredded and piled high on soft buns for a satisfying sandwich. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe brings the taste of slow-cooked BBQ in a fraction of the time.
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Servings: 3
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lb. Boneless chuck roast (1360.8 g)
  • 3 T extra virgin olive oil (45 mL)
  • 2 C low-sodium beef broth (480 mL)
  • 2-3 T Dr. J’s all-purpose seasoning recipe below (30–45 mL)
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt
  • Homemade BBQ sauce
BBQ Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 C ketchup (240 mL)
  • ½ C light brown sugar (about 110 g)
  • ÂĽ C apple cider vinegar (60 mL)
  • 2 T honey (30 mL)
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce (15 mL)
  • 1 T dry mustard (15 mL)
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder (5 mL)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder (5 mL)
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika (5 mL)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt (5 mL)
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper (5 mL)

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Cut the roast into four equal sized portions. Season liberally with kosher salt. Now, season all sides with all-purpose seasoning.
  2. Press sauté’ “normal” on the Instant pot. Add the olive oil to the pot. When the Instant Pot reads “hot”, add half of the beef to the pot and sauté’ till browned on all sides. Take out and set on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the meat.
  3. Add the beef broth to the pot and scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom. Hit the cancel button.
  4. Place the beef back into the pot along with the bay leaf. Top with the sliced onions.
  5. Place the cover on the Instant Pot. Press pressure cook “more”. Set for 60 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pot natural release for 10 minutes. When 10 minutes is up, press the release valve to let out all the pressure from the pot. Take the cover off and remove the beef to a large bowl. Discard the liquid in the pot. I like to shred my beef using two forks. I also will remove any excess fat at this point. You are now ready to add your BBQ sauce and mix all together (add as much sauce as you enjoy).
  6. Note: I like to serve mine on a toasted bun. You could also serve this over rice.
BBQ Sauce Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a small saucepan. Heat to a boil and then lower to a simmer.
  2. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
  3. Let this cool completely before serving.

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Why this cut and the Instant Pot make tender pulled beef

Boneless chuck roast contains substantial connective tissue and marbling. Under the high pressure and long cook time used here, that connective tissue breaks down into gelatin, which softens the meat and produces the juicy, shreddable texture associated with pulled beef. Browning the roast on the Instant Pot’s sauté setting develops extra flavor through the Maillard reaction, and adding beef broth to scrape up the browned bits (deglazing) returns that concentrated flavor to the cooking liquid while clearing the pot bottom.

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