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instant pot shredded bbq beef sandwich on a plate with steak fries
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5 from 12 votes

Instant Pot BBQ Beef Roast

Instant Pot BBQ Beef Roast is fork tender, juicy and delicious. Make the best shredded barbecue beef sandwiches with this easy recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Pressure Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 pound beef chuck roast cut into 3 to 6 large pieces
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1.5 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup bbq sauce divided

Instructions

  • Rub the meat with the spices, add the beef broth to the Instant Pot, place meat into the pot, and top with half of the BBQ sauce
    barbecue sauce over chuck roast chunks in pressure cooker
  • Place lid on pot, make sure valve is on sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 60 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure. After cooking, allow a 15 to 20 minute release, then do a quick release for remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid when pin drops
    beef chuck roast in cooking liquid in pressure cooker
  • Remove meat to a large plate, and shred with fork. Drain most of the cooking liquid, then place the shredded beef back into the pot, and add remaining BBQ sauce. Use SAUTÉ to thicken if desired and KEEP WARM until ready to eat
    shredded beef in pressure cooker

Notes

Recipe was made in 8 quart Instant Pot. Use 1 cup of broth for a 6 quart.
Use your favorite BBQ rub instead of spices, if desired, and use your favorite BBQ sauce here.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 5mg