Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Beef Stew (Carne de panela de pressão)
Make a tender, flavourful beef stew in the pressure cooker. A classic Brazilian recipe, ideal for everyday meals and made with just a few ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, blade, or shin) or pork loin, cut into large cubes
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
3 to 4 beef stock cubes
8 large onions, cut into thick rings
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
3 to 4 beef stock cubes
8 large onions, cut into thick rings
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the meat section, vegetable aisle, and stock-cube shelf of any supermarket or local market. If needed, use beef stock cubes as a substitute for meat stock cubes.
Preparation method
- Line the bottom of the pressure cooker with half of the onion rings
- Crumble 1 or 2 beef stock cubes over the onions
- Add the beef cubes over the onions
- Season the meat with the remaining stock cubes
- Cover the beef with the rest of the onion rings
- Cover the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes after it comes up to pressure
- Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally
- If you want to add potatoes, remove the onions from the top, add the potato slices, cover again, and cook for another 10 minutes after it comes up to pressure
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
Observations
Pressure cooker beef stew is a comforting dish and a staple in Brazilian cooking. Its convenience, plus the fact that the meat turns so tender it almost falls apart, makes it ideal for quick weekday meals. With just a few ingredients and the help of a pressure cooker, you can get deep flavour and a texture that pleases everyone. This recipe is a versatile base that goes well with white rice and a fresh salad.
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