Brazilian recipe
Quick and Tasty Pressure-Cooker Beef (Carne de Panela)
A proper Brazilian-style beef stew with a deep, savoury flavour. This no-fuss, quick recipe is a staple for busy weeknights, delivering melt-in-the-mouth results every time.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
700g beef rump steak, cut into chunks
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp monosodium glutamate (flavour enhancer)
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups hot water
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
700g beef rump steak, cut into chunks
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp monosodium glutamate (flavour enhancer)
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups hot water
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Beef (coxão duro): Look for 'rump steak' at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter. It is a lean, flavourful cut perfect for pressure cooking.
Monosodium glutamate: Commonly found in the seasoning or spice aisle of any major local supermarket under various flavour enhancer brands.
Tomato paste: Available in tins or tubes in the baking and pantry aisles. Look for pure double-concentrated paste.
Vegetables: Fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, and green bell peppers are standard produce found at any local grocery store or fresh food market.
Fresh parsley: Easily sourced in the fresh herb section of your supermarket or from local vegetable vendors.
Monosodium glutamate: Commonly found in the seasoning or spice aisle of any major local supermarket under various flavour enhancer brands.
Tomato paste: Available in tins or tubes in the baking and pantry aisles. Look for pure double-concentrated paste.
Vegetables: Fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, and green bell peppers are standard produce found at any local grocery store or fresh food market.
Fresh parsley: Easily sourced in the fresh herb section of your supermarket or from local vegetable vendors.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in your pressure cooker over high heat
- Sauté the minced garlic and onion for about 3 minutes, until they turn golden
- Add the beef chunks to the pot and sear for 10 minutes, or until the colour changes
- Stir in the salt, flavour enhancer, tomato, bell pepper, tomato paste, and hot water
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes once it reaches full pressure
- Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening
- Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while piping hot
Observations
This recipe is a true local favourite, offering a simple yet delicious twist on the classic Brazilian pressure-cooked beef. By using the pressure cooker, you get incredibly tender beef infused with rich spices in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for your daily cooking routine.
The secret lies in the initial browning and the aromatic spice base, which creates a versatile dish that the whole family will love. Serve it hot with steamed white rice and a fresh side salad to round off a wholesome, comforting meal.
The secret lies in the initial browning and the aromatic spice base, which creates a versatile dish that the whole family will love. Serve it hot with steamed white rice and a fresh side salad to round off a wholesome, comforting meal.
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