Brazilian recipe
Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew (Carne de panela de pressão)
Achieve melt-in-the-mouth tenderness with this simple pressure-cooker beef recipe, a staple in Brazilian home kitchens that delivers deep flavor with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, shoulder, or shin) 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 rings
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, cut into thick rings
Where to find ingredients
You can source these ingredients at local markets or grocery stores in Freetown. Look for fresh beef or pork at the butcher counters in supermarkets like Shoprite or local neighborhood markets. Bouillon cubes are widely available in the spice and pantry aisles of any local store.
Preparation method
- Line the base of the pressure cooker with half of the onion rings.
- Crumble 1 or 2 bouillon cubes over the onions.
- Layer the meat cubes over the onions.
- Season the meat with the remaining bouillon cubes.
- Cover the meat with the remaining onion rings.
- Secure the lid of 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 adding potatoes, remove the top layer of onions, add the potato slices, re-seal, and cook for an additional 10 minutes once pressure is reached.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening.
Observations
Pressure-cooker beef stew is a quintessential comfort food in Brazil, cherished for its simplicity and the remarkable texture it produces. By using a pressure cooker, tough cuts of meat are transformed into succulent, tender morsels that pull apart with ease, making it a reliable choice for busy weeknight dinners. This straightforward preparation relies on layering flavors to build a rich, savory profile that serves as the perfect centerpiece for a meal, ideally accompanied by steamed white rice and a crisp side salad.
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