Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Braised Beef (Carne de panela de pressão)
Prepare tender and flavorful beef using a pressure cooker. This classic recipe is perfect for everyday meals with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, shoulder, or shank) or pork loin, cut into large cubes
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, cut into thick slices
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, cut into thick slices
Where to find ingredients
Beef and vegetables are available at local butcher shops and supermarkets. Beef bouillon is found in the pantry aisle of most grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Line the bottom of the pressure cooker with half of the onion slices
- Crumble 1 or 2 bouillon cubes over the onions
- Add the cubes of meat on top of the onions
- Season the meat with the remaining bouillon cubes
- Cover the meat with the remaining onion slices
- Close the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes after it reaches pressure
- Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release naturally
- If you wish to add potatoes, remove the onions from the top, add the potato slices, cover again, and cook for 10 more minutes after it reaches pressure
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
Observations
Pressure cooker beef is a comforting and highly popular dish in Brazilian cooking. Its practicality and the resulting texture, where the meat is so tender it practically shreds, make it ideal for quick weekday meals. With just a few ingredients and the help of a pressure cooker, you can achieve intense flavor and a perfect consistency that everyone loves. This recipe is a versatile base that goes perfectly with white rice and a fresh salad.
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