Pressure Cooker Tuscan-Style Beef Stew Recipe
2023-12-03- Cuisine: Australian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 35m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
495 -
Carbohydrates
47.6 g -
Cholesterol
95.3 mg -
Fat
12.5 g -
Fiber
3 g -
Protein
36.4 g -
Saturated Fat
3.6 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
264 mg -
Sugar
2 g -
Trans Fat
0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
2.2 g -
Potassium
347 mg
Pressure cooker Tuscan-style beef stew recipe. A very easy and delicious beef stew cooked in a stovetop or electric pressure cooker. Serve this yummy dish over mashed potatoes. You may also like Bistro Beef Stew with Red wine, Carrots, and Figs
Pressure Cooker Bistro Beef Stew Recipe
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 pounds (1.44 kg) boneless beef chuck, cubed 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed, 1½ cups (370 ml) dry red wine, 1 pound (480 g) baby carrots, halved, 6 dried figs, stemmed, one fresh rosemary sprig, one fresh thyme sprig, 1/2 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon potato starch
Instructions: Heat olive oil in a 6-quart (6 l) stovetop pressure cooker over medium-high heat ( if you use the electric pressure cooker, set on the browning mode). Add cubed beef and brown, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pot and transfer to a large bowl.
Add thawed onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, for about 5 minutes. Pour in dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in halved baby carrots, figs, rosemary, thyme, and seasoning. Return browned beef with any accumulated juices to the pot and stir well.
Close the pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner heat to high pressure. When the cooker reaches high pressure, reduce heat to low. Set a timer to cook for 20 minutes. ( If you use the electric pressure cooker, set the machine to cook at high pressure (9-11 psi), then set the machine timer to cook at high pressure for 30 minutes).
Open the pressure cooker, using the Normal Release method. Unlock and remove the lid. Discard the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Switch the heat to medium for the stovetop pressure cooker or set the electric pot to its browning mode. bring the beef stew to a simmer.
In a small mixing bowl, combine potato starch and 2 teaspoons of water. Whisk until smooth. Stir the potato starch mixture into the stew. Cook, stirring, until thickened, for a further 1 minute.
Pressure Cooker Tuscan-Style Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz (120 g) pancetta chunk, diced (optional)
- 2 pounds (960 g) boneless beef chuck, cubed into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, minced
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (250 ml) of chicken broth and all-purpose flour. Whisk until the flour has dissolved. (if you use the electric pressure cooker, combine 2/3 cup (160 ml) chicken broth and flour). Set aside.
Step 2
In a 6-quart (6L) stove-top pressure cooker, melt butter in olive oil over medium-high heat. (turn the electric pressure cooker to the browning mode). Add the pancetta (if using) and cook, stirring, until brown and crisp, for about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove from the pot and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 3
Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes. Remove browned meat from the pressure cooker and transfer to the bowl with pancetta.
Step 4
Return the pancetta (if using) to the pot. Stir in herbs, then stir in the broth mixture.
Step 5
Close the pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner heat to high pressure. When the cooker reaches high pressure, reduce heat to low. Set a timer to cook for 25 minutes. (for the electric pressure cooker, set the machine to cook at high pressure (9-11 psi), then set the timer for 40 minutes).
Step 6
Open the pressure cooker, using the Normal Release mode. Unlock and open the lid. Stir well. Transfer to serving plates. Serve over mashed potatoes.