Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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Published: February 25, 2022Author: Kristen Hills
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These French Dips are delicious and super easy to make in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker! This french dip recipe only has 2 ingredients, but your family will think you have been cooking for hours in your kitchen.
Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Our Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a family favorite! Many times I forget to throw my food in the slow cooker in the morning. That is one of the main reasons I use my Instant Pot so much more!

Dipping Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches in AuJu sauce

Don’t have an Instant Pot? Check out our Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches.

With two ways to cook this recipe, I feel like we can enjoy it year round.  I love it because either method keeps my house cool in the summer but it’s warm comfort food in the colder months.

This recipe requires 2 main ingredients and the meat cooks right in the au jus which is amazing for dipping!

Want more French Dip?! Try these French Dip Crescents Recipe!

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Can You Double this Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe?

Yes! If you are cooking it in the Instant Pot you can double the ingredients and the cooking time will stay the same.

You will want to double your liquid if you double the meat, just so there is enough liquid in there to have for dipping.

Related Article: Making sandwiches in the Instant Pot has become a quick favorite! Make sure you don’t miss our Instant Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches! 

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches on s plate with a bite taken out

Watch how to make Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches:

Love your Instant Pot? Well you are in luck. Today on our Youtube Channel, we are showing you how to make these delicious French Dip Sandwiches.

What to do if you can’t find beef consomme:

Since the pandemic, beef consomme is hard to find! As a substitute, you can use condensed French Onion soup, condensed Beef Mushroom soup, or even beef broth.

To take this recipe over the top, add 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary – just dump it on top of your roast before cooking and it adds so much flavor.

How to make these French Dip Sandwiches a freezer meal:

Place roast and beef consomme into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 60 days.

When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup water in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 90-100 minutes (or about 30-35 minutes per pound of your roast). Do a NATURAL RELEASE when the timer is done – I even like to let it sit in the Instant Pot for a few hours so that it falls apart so easily. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

What to serve with French Dip Sandwiches:

Serves: 8

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

These French Dips are delicious and super easy to make in the Instant Pot! This french dip recipe only has 2 ingredients, but have so much flavor.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef roast chuck roast or rump roast work great
  • 29 ounces condensed beef consomme* 2 (14.5 oz cans) – usually find by the soups and beef broth, but please see note below!
  • 8 buns  (we love hoagie buns, but any kind will work)

Instructions

  • Place roast in greased the Instant Pot. Pour consommé over the top of the roast.
  • Put the lid on and turn the knob to sealing.
  • Push the manual or pressure cook button and set the timer for 75 minutes (25 minutes per pound of roast).
  • When it is done cooking, let it do a natural release for at least 1 hour. This will make your meat very tender and fall-apart, so I highly recommend it! (Sometimes I will let the roast sit in the Instant Pot on warm for 6-8 hours and it makes it SO good!) Turn the valve to venting to let any remaining pressure release.
  • Remove roast and save extra juice for dipping! With 2 forks, shred roast (when it is done, it should pull apart easily . . . almost fall apart).
  • Serve meat on buns and use extra juice to dip sandwiches in.

Video

Notes

To make this a freezer meal:

Place roast and beef consomme into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 60 days.
When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup water in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 90-100 minutes (or about 30-35 minutes per pound of your roast). Do a NATURAL RELEASE when the timer is done – I even like to let it sit in the Instant Pot for a few hours so that it falls apart so easily. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

*What to do if you can’t find beef consomme:

Since the pandemic, beef consomme is hard to find! As a substitute, you can use condensed French Onion soup, condensed Beef Mushroom soup, or even beef broth.
To take this recipe over the top, add 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary.

Nutrition

Calories: 487 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 39 g · Fat: 22 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 117 mg · Sodium: 813 mg · Potassium: 620 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 22 IU · Calcium: 41 mg · Iron: 14 mg

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Fork

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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  1. Kim says:
    October 10, 2018
    The title of the recipe says Instant Pot but the instructions are for Slow Cooker.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      October 10, 2018
      This post has instructions for both. If you watch the You Tube video imbedded in the post, it will show you how to make it in your instant pot. The instructions in the recipe portion of this post tell you how to make them in the slow cooker. Hope this helps.
      Reply
  2. Liz says:
    February 3, 2019
    What about seasoning the meat with salt and pepper?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      February 6, 2019
      You can totally season the meat with salt and pepper if you desire.
      Reply
  3. Dione says:
    August 22, 2019
    If I'm reading this correctly, in the top paragraphs you state that the cooking time in the instant pot requires 2 hours but then on the recipe it says 60 minutes... Which would be the correct time... Or would the two hours be for using frozen meat? I learned how to cook with my instant pot through you and have made a lot of your recipes... Thank you!
    Reply
  4. Lisa Law says:
    November 16, 2019
    Hi Kristen, I saw a recipe for Au Jus Beef shredded sandwiches...it called for a 4 lb roast, envelope of lipton onion soup and 2 cans of beef broth to be marinated overnight in frig...then cook for 80 minutes then let sit for 6 hours....now as I'm going through your website...I can't find it.....I'm making it right now but wish I could find that recipe....
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 19, 2019
      Hi Lisa, I think you might be referring to our Slow Cooker Au Jus Beef Sandwiches. Here is the link. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/slow-cooker-au-jus-beef-sandwiches-recipe/
      Reply
  5. Holly Williams says:
    September 24, 2020
    Hi-I love your recipes! But this entry under notes is the confusing. It seems Instant Pot is switched with slow cooker? Check it out: To make this a quick and easy freezer meal, place roast in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag and pour beef consomme on top. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Place contents of bag inside slow cooker. Cook on "MANUAL" of "MEAT" setting and cook for 60 minutes. Turn the knob to to venting to let the steam out. Remove roast from the Instant Pot, etc...
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      October 15, 2020
      Hi Holly! Thanks for catching that. We fixed it on the recipe card.
      Reply
  6. Michelle Campbell says:
    October 4, 2021
    What brand consomme do you use? I'm only seeing Campbell's available, which comes concentrated in 10.5 oz. cans, which makes me think it's not what you use. Can I use these? If so, do I dilute it 1:1 with water, per Campbell's condensed soup instructions?
    Reply
    • Michelle Campbell says:
      October 4, 2021
      Nevermind! I tracked down the YouTube video. Looks like you use 2 cans of Campbell's beef consomme (10.5 oz. each).
      Reply
  7. Barbie says:
    January 14, 2022
    Can I add onions to the insta pot when I put the beef in?
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      January 17, 2022
      Yes, you can add onions!
      Reply
  8. Donna T says:
    January 27, 2022
    I'm so excited to try this recipe today. However, instructions says pla e roast in a greased insta pot. Is that right, and what should I grease with? I'm attempting making it now.
    Reply
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