Description
This Instant Pot Beef and Cheddar recipe features tender, thinly sliced top round roast cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker and smothered in a creamy, spicy cheddar cheese sauce. Served on buttered and toasted hamburger buns, it makes a delicious and satisfying sandwich that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Beef
- 2 pounds boneless beef top round roast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 onion hamburger buns, buttered and toasted
Cheese Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In the Instant Pot pressure cooking pot, combine the thinly sliced beef, reduced-sodium beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Lock the lid securely in place.
- Pressure Cook the Beef: Select the High Pressure setting and set the cook time for 10 minutes. When the cooking time ends, turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully performing a quick release. Once the valve drops, remove the lid carefully.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: While the beef cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and cook until it begins bubbling, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in the milk in small increments until the sauce is smooth and has thickened. Stir in the hot sauce and salt, then add the grated cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Serve: Butter and toast the onion hamburger buns. To serve, top each toasted bun with a generous portion of the cooked beef and ladle the creamy cheese sauce over the meat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Thinly slicing the beef helps it cook faster and become more tender in the Instant Pot.
- Allowing a natural pressure release for 10 minutes helps retain moisture and tenderness in the beef.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the cheese sauce according to your spice preference.
- For an extra crispy bun, toast them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes before assembling.
- Use reduced-sodium beef broth to better control salt levels in the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
