Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pressure Cooker Beef with Caramelized Onions
A foolproof pressure cooker beef recipe that delivers incredibly tender, juicy meat in under an hour. The secret? No water added — the onions and beef create their own rich, concentrated broth. Perfect for a hearty family dinner any night of the week.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 beef flank steak or rump roast, about 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
- 3 large onions, sliced into rings
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes or crushed chili
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
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Directions
- 1
Trim the beef of any excess fat and sinew, keeping a thin fat cap on one side to preserve moisture and add flavor.
- 2
Season the meat generously with salt on all sides and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pressure cooker, then place the beef fat-side down.
- 4
Cover the meat completely with the onion rings, then scatter the garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly over the top.
- 5
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over everything. Do not add any water — the natural juices from the onions and beef are more than enough.
- 6
Seal the pressure cooker tightly, set over high heat and, once full pressure is reached, cook for exactly 35 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and allow the pressure to release completely on its own — never force it open — before removing the lid.
- 8
Carefully lift out the onions, then slice the beef and arrange on a serving platter.
- 9
Spoon the softened onions and cooking juices generously over the sliced meat. Serve with fluffy steamed white rice and a crisp green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Resist the temptation to add water — the moisture from the onions is the real magic here. For a deeper, richer crust, sear the beef in a very hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before pressure cooking.
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