Brazilian recipe
Easy Pressure Cooker Pot Roast (Carne de panela de pressão e)
Discover how to make incredibly tender and flavorful beef in the pressure cooker. A classic, no-fuss recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, shoulder, or shank) or pork loin, cut into large cubes
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Where to find ingredients
Beef cuts such as chuck or shoulder can be sourced from local butchers or the meat counter at supermarkets like Super Value or City Market. For beef bouillon, look in the pantry staples or international aisle of major grocers.
Preparation method
- Line the bottom of your pressure cooker with half of the onion slices.
- Crumble 1 or 2 bouillon cubes over the bed of onions.
- Arrange the meat cubes on top of the onions.
- Season the meat with the remaining crumbled bouillon cubes.
- Cover the meat with the remaining onion slices.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes once it reaches full pressure.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- If you wish to add potatoes, lift the onion layer, add the potato rounds, reseal, and cook for an additional 10 minutes once at full pressure.
- Always wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
Observations
Pressure cooker pot roast is a comforting staple that delivers rich, deep flavors with minimal effort. By utilizing the pressure cooker, you achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is simply unattainable with standard roasting. This recipe relies on a simple layering technique to ensure the meat is infused with savory goodness while remaining juicy. It is a wonderfully versatile base, ideal for serving alongside a simple white rice or a crisp, fresh salad for a balanced everyday meal.
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