Brazilian recipe
Easy Pressure Cooker Beef Stew (Carne de panela de pressão e)
Prepare tender, flavor-packed beef in your pressure cooker. A classic, everyday staple that delivers maximum taste with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, blade, or shank) or pork loin, cut into large cubes
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef stock cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef stock cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Where to find ingredients
Beef cuts such as chuck or blade can be found at local butchers or supermarket meat counters. Stock cubes and fresh produce are available in the pantry and produce sections of your neighborhood grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Line the bottom of the pressure cooker with half of the onion slices.
- Crumble 1 or 2 beef stock cubes over the onions.
- Arrange the meat cubes on top of the onion layer.
- Season the meat with the remaining crumbled stock cubes.
- Cover the meat completely with the rest of the onion slices.
- Secure the pressure cooker lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes once the pot reaches full pressure.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- If using potatoes, carefully remove the top layer of onions, add the potato rounds, secure the lid, and cook for an additional 10 minutes once pressure builds again.
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
Observations
Pressure-cooked beef is a quintessential comfort food, beloved for its incredible tenderness and deep, concentrated flavors. By using a pressure cooker, you can achieve a melt-in-the-mouth texture in a fraction of the time, making this an ideal choice for busy weeknights. This straightforward recipe serves as a versatile foundation for any meal, pairing beautifully with fluffy white rice and a crisp, fresh side salad.
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