Brazilian recipe
Easy Pressure Cooker Pot Roast (Carne de Panela)
Whip up tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with this classic Brazilian weeknight staple. It is a simple, no-fuss one-pot meal that delivers deep, savory flavor.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef (chuck, shoulder, or shank), cut into large chunks
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Optional: medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick rounds
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
8 large onions, sliced into thick rounds
Where to find ingredients
Beef (chuck, shoulder, or shank) can be found at any local butcher or supermarket meat counter; ask for tougher cuts suitable for braising. Beef bouillon cubes are available in the baking or soup aisles of most grocery stores. Onions and potatoes are pantry staples found in the produce section. If you have trouble finding a specific cut, look for 'braising steak' or 'pot roast' labels.
Preparation method
- Line the bottom of your pressure cooker with half of the onion slices
- Crumble 1 or 2 beef bouillon cubes over the onions
- Layer the beef chunks on top of the onions
- Season the meat with the remaining crumbled bouillon cubes
- Cover the meat with the rest of the onion slices
- Lock the lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally
- If you want to add potatoes, remove the top layer of onions, place the potato rounds inside, reseal the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes under pressure
- Wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
Observations
Pressure cooker pot roast is a quintessential comfort food in Brazil, loved for its incredible tenderness and ease of preparation. By using a pressure cooker, you can transform tougher cuts of meat into a succulent, fork-tender meal in a fraction of the time. This recipe relies on a simple layering technique that creates a rich, concentrated gravy as the onions break down with the beef juices. It is a reliable, stress-free choice for a hearty family dinner, especially when served alongside fluffy white rice and a crisp, refreshing green salad.
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