Pressure Cooker Beef with Carrots and Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 onions (chopped)
• 3 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 4 garlic (cloves, chopped or crushed)
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or to taste)
• 1 tsp paprika (or to taste)
• 1 tsp favorite seasoning (the amount can be adjusted to taste)
• 1.5 lb beef stew meat (cut into pieces; approximately 680 g)
• coarse salt (to taste)
• 3 carrots (sliced; estimated quantity because the video does not specify it)
• 1 tbsp butter (to enrich the broth; estimated quantity)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in a little cold broth if needed; estimated quantity)

Steps

1. 1

   Chop the onions and tomatoes. Chop or crush the garlic cloves and slice the carrots. Have all the ingredients ready before closing the pressure cooker.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes, and sauté until they begin to soften.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook briefly, until fragrant but not overly browned.

4. 4

   Add the dried parsley, paprika, and chosen seasoning. Stir to distribute the spices throughout the sautéed mixture.

5. 5

   Add the beef and season with coarse salt to taste. Stir to coat it with the sautéed mixture.

6. 6

   Close the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 30 minutes from the moment the cooker reaches pressure.

7. 7

   Release the pressure safely according to your cooker's instructions. Open the lid only once the pressure has been completely released.

8. 8

   Add the sliced carrots to the cooker. Close it again and cook for an additional 10 minutes under pressure, until the beef is tender and the carrots are cooked.

9. 9

   Release the pressure safely. Carefully remove the beef and carrots and place them on a serving platter.

10. 10

    Strain the cooking broth to remove the solids and obtain a smoother base for the sauce.

11. 11

    Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the strained broth and cornstarch, preferably dissolved beforehand in a little cold broth to prevent lumps.

12. 12

    Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and develops a creamy texture.

13. 13

    Pour the creamy sauce over the beef and carrots. Serve hot.

Notes

The quantities of carrots, butter, cornstarch, and spices are not specified in the audio; approximate amounts have been provided. Adjust the salt and seasoning to taste. Handle the pressure cooker carefully and always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• beef
• pressure cooker
• comfort food
• creamy sauce
• gluten-free
• high-protein