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Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef with my fool proof method cooks in the Pressure Cooker to yield rare, tender and juicy, deli style slices for sandwiches. Naturally Low Carb, Keto, Whole 30, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Paleo.
Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef [Deli Style]Yes, folks, it can be done in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.
Look how the Roast is pink, end to end!! This very Rare Roast Beef is perfect for sandwiches, salads and snacks. No need to ever buy pre-sliced Roast Beef from the Delicatessen ever again, right? Here’s what happened. Many people in my This Old Gal Facebook Group, have asked me to test out cooking a Roast Prime Rib in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.
Perfect Roast Prime Rib
I have a fool proof method on how to cook a Perfect Roast Prime Rib using the Oven. My method for cooking a Perfect Roast Prime Rib outside on the Grill is pretty fabulous too. So, I started thinking.
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Can Eye of Round be Cooked in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker?
- Yes it can! Not wanting to ruin my favorite cut of Beef ever, I decided to start out with an Eye of Round Roast, which is a cheaper cut and great when cut thin, for Roast Beef Sandwiches.
- Very Rare Roast Beef Sandwiches are my thing, but buying Roast Beef from the Deli, is rather pricey and I only like very Rare Roast Beef!
- Start with an Eye of Round, top or bottom. All the cuts work! The shape is nice and you get an even ‘doneness’ throughout.
For someone like me who only likes rare beef, this is perfect; I won’t eat well done meat. If you do like well done meat, the Eye of Round is also perfect, for the same reason.
Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef
Ingredients for Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef
- Eye of Round or Bottom Round
- Beef Broth
- Shaoxing Wine
- Kosher Salt – will help to break down proteins, which in turn will ensure a very juice piece of meat.
- My Olive Oil Seasoned Rub – see recipe card below
- Fresh Garlic
- Bay Leaf
- Three Crabs Fish Sauce or Red Boat Fish Sauce
Dry Red Wine or Shaoxing Wine – This Chinese cooking liquid is far superior to any “cooking wine.” Cooking wine is never recommended. Shaoxing seems to work in the same manner as dry red wine and gives just as delicious flavor profile. Plus, it is much less expensive.
Prepare the Eye of Round Rub
As the salted and wrapped prepared beef roast should sit in the refrigerator overnight, this is a great prep ahead recipe. It won’t taste salty after cooking; I promise. The salt is used to tenderize the roast.
Olive Oil Rub
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Granulated Garlic
- Ground Mustard
- TOG House Seasoning
- Beef Base – optional
As always, these ingredients are just a suggestion and a flavor combo that I personally enjoy. Be creative and use whatever you normally like to use on a Roast. The purpose of this Recipe Post is to show you the very best method of cooking Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef deli style in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.
Whisk together the Olive Oil Rub.
Coat the Eye of Round with Oil and Seasoning
Once unwrapped, your tenderized piece of beef is ready for the Olive Oil Seasoned Rub.
I like a Black Pepper Crust, so if you like Black Pepper, add more to the Olive Oil Seasoned Rub.
I like to use a little scoop of the Beef Base rubbed on the meat prior to searing as a flavor enhancer. Check out my Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak for the best flavor you have ever had!
Sear All Sides in a Hot Cooking Pot
Before Searing your Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef, make sure to fully heat your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Ninja Foodi.
Start with the Fat Cap side into a very hot cooking pot.
It is important to not over sear your beef!
Give the Beef a Quick Second Sear on all Sides
For multicookers like the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker the Saute or Browning button is used for browning and searing. For stand along Pressure Cookers or the Power Pressure Cooker XL, which do not have a saute or browning button, a preset button can be used in the same manner.
OXO Stainless Steel Tongs are great to use as a second pair of hands, but I’ve been finding it easier to just use my hands as the beef is rather slippery.
It is important not to over sear or brown the meat. The recipe card below has the full instructions.
Add Liquid and Deglaze Cooking Pot
The liquid which is added to the cooking pot infuses wonderful flavor into the meat.
More Flavor Profiles and Infusions
- Try using Country Bob’s Marinade all over the meat. The meat can be marinated overnight and then prepared in the same manner. It is truly delicious and highly recommended.
- Montreal Steak Seasoning is killer to use on an Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef as well. Whichever flavor profile you choose, make sure to mix it with some Olive Oil for your custom Olive Oil Seasoned Rub. That being said, I hope you do try this recipe using my suggested ingredients. It really is fabulous.
Place the Eye of Round on a Trivet
Please note: the directions and ingredients to this recipe have changed a bit from the original, so some photos will not match up exactly. For instance, I used mostly White Wine, added whole Garlic Cloves and a Bay Leaf prior to placing the Trivet.
It is best to use a Stainless Steel Short Legged Trivet, so that the liquid in the bottom will easily come in contact with the Eye of Round, while cooking. If you do not have the one that came with your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Ninja Foodi, I suggest this Stainless Steel Trivet Set.
The garlic is best infused into the meat from the cooking liquid, as opposed to on top.
If you have a second Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, you might want to make a batch of my Instant Pot Potato Salad, to go along with this Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef.
115 is Perfect
The Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef cooks slow and low.
To Get the Best Temperature
- Once the meat is removed from the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Ninja Foodi, it will continue to cook.
- Pressure Cooker Roast Beef should be removed when it is about 5-10 degrees less than your desired preference.
You can see in the photo that we love very rare meat. In the recipe card below, you will find options to rare, medium rare and rare options. Remember, the Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef will continue to cook, after it has been removed from the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Ninja Foodi.
Before slicing the roast, cover it and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. The juices will redistribute throughout the Beef.
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Instant Pot Rare Roast Beef [Deli Style]
Chef’s Choice Food Slicer 615A
Plus, since I make Homemade Hokkaido Sandwich Bread, every few weeks, we can use it to slice the bread too! In addition, for those of you who make my Instant Pot Yogurt Whey Dutch Oven Crusty Bread, the Chef’s Choice Food Slicer will slice your bread perfectly!
More Instant Pot Beef Recipes to Make:
- Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
- Pressure Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
- J.A. Henckels 8 inch Classic Chef’s Knife
- Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
- Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
- Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
- Alton Brown Salt Box
- Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder
- My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
- Stainless Steel Tall/Short Trivet & Egg Cooker Set
- Chef’s Choice Food Slicer 615A
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Here is the handy printable recipe:
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Eye of Round Beef Roast (top or bottom round)
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
- 1/4 cup Fresh Water
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
- 1 Tablespoon Premium Fish Sauce optional
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 Bay Leaves
Rub
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons TOG House Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Dry/Ground Mustard Seed
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Instructions
- Coat the Eye of Round with Kosher Salt and seal in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 24 hours.
- Whisk together Rub ingredients of your choice. Remove Beef from plastic wrap and massage into Beef.
- Select Saute/Browning on Instant Pot, and allow to fully heat.
- Place Beef into cooking pot fat cap side down and sear for 20 seconds. Turn and sear each side for NOT MORE THAN 5 seconds and remove Roast to a plate.
- Pour dry sherry or shaoxing wine into cooking pot and deglaze pot.
- Add beef base, fish sauce, water, garlic, cloves and Bay leaf. Mix together.
- Place short legged Trivet into cooking pot and place Roast on top.
- Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook at Low Pressure (most machines default to high pressure) for 4 minutes.*
- When Beep sounds, wait 35 minutes (pot should remain on Keep Warm). Quickly remove lid and check temperature with digital thermometer.
- If roast is not at 115-120 degrees (rare), replace Lid and let set for another 8 minutes until desired temperature is reached.
- Remove Roast from cooking pot and place onto a plate. Cover with foil for at 15-20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, before slicing.
- For optimal results, place in refrigerator overnight before slicing. Slice paper thin and use for sandwiches.
Notes
Meat Doneness
- 115 degrees for rare
- 125 degrees for medium rare
- 130 degrees for medium
*Instant Pot LUX Models and Models without a Low Pressure Option
Set pressure cook time for 2 minutes High Pressure. All other instructions are the same.Alternative Recipe
- 1/2 cup Country Bob's Marinade
- 2-3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, smashed
For Sandwiches
- If you cut the Roast Beef right away, much of the juice will pour right out. Make sure to use a very good quality Chef's Knife that is very sharp. We sharpen our Henckels Knives with this J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel.
- Serve it on my incredible soft and delicious Hokkaido Milk Sandwich Loaf or my Country Artisan Sourdough Bread, both of which are Sourdough and many people who feel they are Gluten Intolerant can digest without issue.
- If you have some Whey leftover from my Instant Pot Greek Yogurt Recipe, use it to make some Instant Pot Yogurt Whey Dutch Oven Crusty Bread. Toss in some Dried Rosemary and Sun Dried Tomatoes for a very flavorful Loaf of Bread. Hint, you can just use Fresh Water for that recipe too.
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WOW! Delicious. I made this last night. This is definitely something I will be making again. Followed the instructions as given and it turned out exactly like the pictures. The flavour was amazing, the meat was juicy and tender. Thank you for sharing!
Had forgotten about salting the beef ahead of time but is well worth the planning ahead. Have used this recipe several times already since getting instant pot in July, thanks.
Thanks, Cathy! Keep enjoying. Jill
Made this recipe twice and it just gets better. Please follow the recipe exactly and use a meat thermometer if you want to be sure. Thank you so much for this recipe and the inspiration to make up my own rub.
Thank you, Annette. I am glad you are enjoying my recipe. Jill
Keep warm – is it on low , medium or high setting? My instant pot has Keep Warm mode with this settings..
Brilliant recipe. I have had my IP LUX 6 qt for about a month, and this was my first attempt at a roast. I used Montreal Steak Seasoning as I had it on hand. The Shaoxing wine was the real key, though. Kudos for coming up with the idea; much, much better than red wine. Also, you couldn’t be more correct on the uselessness and/or sheer misinformation provided by the IP maker. It doesn’t take a degree in advanced thermodynamics to question cooking a 3 lb. eye of round at high pressure for 30 minutes. The result would have the taste and texture of a lacrosse ball. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
Hehehehe, Kevin, thank you for that last part. I am thrilled you enjoy my recipe!!!! Jill
This is the most confusing recipe I have ever tried to copy. And I am still not sure. Is is wrapped in salt? Is it wrapped with oil or not? Bob’s marinade or Montreal steak seasoning.
I have written and the more i read the more it changes. I dont know what to make of this. And my daughter loves rare meat so I am trying to make the right recipe. Omg this is not fair. I love you but this is going to give me a stroke. What is the rub, when is it put on? When is the winw used before or after browni g. I gave up after thst. Help.
All info is on the recipe card. Jill
Do you think a sirloin tip roast would work for this?
I tried this last night and it come out pretty well. My Dad mention it tasted like deli meat from the old days and said most of the supermarket deli roast beef doesn’t have much flavor in it. That got me curious, what type of beef do supermarket use to made roast beef? Also most supermarket nowsday buy pre made one like Sara lee. Do company use lesser quaoity meat than before?
Can this be done with an eye roast that is frozen?
I wouldn’t think so. Jill
I followed Jill’s directions and my roast beef came out perfect twice. If you leave it browning more than the instructed 10 seconds it will cook too deep. I left mine on low pressure the 4 minutes, then sat for 60 minutes. Temperature in the center was 118 F Perfectly rare, tender, juicy, amazing flavor. I admin an Instant Pot cooking group and Jill’s recipes are very well tested. I trust them all. Great Job Jill!
Thank you so much, Gayle. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Jill
How do you “keep warm” on a stove top pressure cooker? I’m new to using it. After the 4 minuets of gently rocking what do I do?
Samantha, I don’t use stove tops. Jill
Husband loved this the first time so I’m making it again sooner than I thought! Thanks for the easy directions. I am going to make some more of your recipes also?
Husband loved this so much the first time he wanted it again! Loved your easy to follow directions and ready to try some of your other recipes?
This was the first recipe I’ve tried in my brand new Instant Pot! The flavor was excellent, but part of the roast (like a quarter of the way down from the top) has a very mushy texture–just like liver. The rest of the roast has a good texture. Would you please help me figure out what I did wrong? I used a three pound top round roast. I followed the recipe directions, but used enough broth to bring the liquid to 2 cups because I have an 8 qt Ultra. The liquid was still below the level of the rack. After an hour on keep warm, the temp was 125 degrees F, so I took it out. Our plan was to have some dinner slices and then cut the rest into thin sandwich slices, so I sliced into it after 15 minutes. Loved the color, although rarer would have been great. Do you have any ideas on what I could do different next time? We do love rare meat, but not mushy meat!
I suggest following the directions.
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I’m a new user, so I was reluctant to use less liquid than the Instant Pot directions indicated. For the 8-qt pot, they say 2 cups minimum. I just came back to share that I tried this again after getting advice from the Instant Pot live contact us button. The agent said after the pressure cooking time is up, release the steam for a minute, then close the steam vent and continue as directed. This worked for me! The roast had the right texture along with the great flavor. Thanks for the recipe.
That is not good advice for this recipe. I imagine the phone people really are not experts on recipes.
This seems like a rather rude response to one of your followers who managed to have good luck with your recipe after speaking with the IP customer service team. I can’t imagine she will continue to visit your site after your terse and snarky replies.
It is important to follow the recipe. When someone does not follow a recipe and then has an issue, there really is no other response then to suggest they follow the recipe, as the recipe has been perfected and directions have been well thought out and documented, so that the user has perfect results. That is neither terse nor snarky. The customer service people are not necessarily experienced and will give info from the booklet. Much of that info is not correct. Jill
Yes, I made this and it did turn out as promised, but I made gravy with the drippings. OMG, soooo salty. After you unwrap it from the plastic wrap, should I have washed the roast before putting on the oil and seasonings?
Yes, it would be salty due to the salt brine. Jill
I just left out the house seasoning and used reduced-sodium beef base and it wasn’t too salty!
Question, after 4 minuets, do you release the pressure ? I’m unsure of how this all works.
Thank you in advance!
Julie, please follow the directions in the recipe card, as that will show you exactly what to do. Jill
I have this same question. I’ve read and re-read the recipe card and I don’t see anywhere that says when to release the pressure. Release it as soon as the 4 minutes are up, or after it sits on “keep warm” for the 60-80 minutes? As a relatively new instant pot owner, I’m still learning exactly how it all works.
I have had this slicer for a couple of years and it is very reliable. I love it.
Can you do this without the wine?
Genius Method, Thank you!!
Having only recently found an OVEN method for successful pink roast beef to turn into thinly sliced deli meat, THIS Instant Pot recipe is PURE ease and so economical.
I had found a 3 lb spoon roast (ball tip roast from bottom sirloin) and was thinking about doing the oven method from Bob & Shan’s blog…that would work very well if you want to use TOG’s recipe but only have an oven to work with.
However, I PREFER to make use of my instant pot, especially in summer and while we did eat the meat for dinner tonight, thinly sliced with prepared horseradish in whipped cream, I’m MOST excited to have the edge to edge pink deli beef.
I did use the fish sauce and dry sherry. I had to adjust my rub seasonings, but I don’t think it’s the seasonings that matter so much, it’s the timing/method that I’m so thrilled with, as seasonings can go in any direction one wishes. (That said, I was really surprised that I could taste the sherry in every bite of the meat, in a lovely, subtle way. Can’t wait to try the shaoxing, which I was out of.)
I am so happy, and thank you immensely.
BTW, I have the exact same Chef’s Choice Food Slicer. It’s affordable and works very well. I usually put my meat in the freezer for 20 minutes to get it super cold and firm before slicing it on the Food Slicer if I want super thin slices.
And, if you are slicing by hand, it IS possible, but you need an ULTRA sharp knife, PATIENCE to take your time with the slicing, and I also recommend that for DELI meat, you refrigerate overnight, then put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes and then do your hand slicing. It’s a labor of love, but with This Old Gal’s method here, I plan to have more and more roast beef for salads, keto wraps and Philly this and thats.
Hi Mary. Thank you so much for your comments. I am glad you enjoy this method for roast beef. Jill
Made this for the first time tonight with a top round roast I found reduced for quick sale and stuck in the freezer some time ago. I wasn’t sure what to do with it so I Googled around and found this recipe. It came out really well and all my picky children gobbled it up! I made five pounds and it smelled so good that we had some hot for dinner and are looking forward to eating it chilled and sliced on sandwiches tomorrow.
Thanks!
So wonderful to hear!!!! Nothing like homemade roast beef sandwiches at a huge discount. Jill