Brazilian recipe
Tender Pressure Cooker Beef Stew (Carne de panela de pressão)
Achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with this classic Brazilian pressure cooker beef. A simple, robust, and comforting main dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck roast, 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
You can find fresh beef cuts like chuck or shank at local butcher shops or the meat counter of any major supermarket in Belize. Standard beef bouillon cubes are widely available in the dry goods aisle of local grocery stores.
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 cubed meat evenly over the onions.
- Season the meat with the remaining crumbled bouillon cubes.
- Cover the meat with the rest of the onion slices.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes once pressure is reached.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- If using potatoes, carefully remove the top layer of onions, add the potato slices, re-seal, and cook for another 10 minutes under pressure.
- Let the pressure release naturally again before carefully opening the lid.
Observations
Pressure cooker beef is a quintessential comfort food deeply rooted in Brazilian home cooking. Its efficiency is unmatched, transforming tough cuts of meat into succulent, fork-tender bites in record time. By utilizing the pressure cooker, you achieve a concentrated, savory depth of flavor that defines a proper pan-seared braise. This recipe serves as a versatile staple, pairing beautifully with long-grain white rice and a crisp, dressed salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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