Pressure Cooker Braised Beef with Caramelized Onions
Meltingly tender beef braised under pressure on a bed of golden onions that turn into a rich, natural sauce. A simple, budget-friendly comfort dish the whole family will love, with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) beef chuck roast or bottom sirloin, whole piece
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 cup warm water (200 ml)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Spread half the sliced onions evenly across the bottom of the pressure cooker.
- 2
Crumble the beef bouillon cubes over the onions.
- 3
Place the beef roast on top, add the bay leaves and thyme, and season with black pepper.
- 4
Cover the meat with the remaining onions.
- 5
Pour the water in along the sides of the pot without wetting the meat directly.
- 6
Seal the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure over high heat.
- 7
Once pressure is reached, reduce to low heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- 8
Release pressure carefully, open, and check doneness by piercing with a fork.
- 9
If needed, add a splash of hot water and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Slice the beef and serve topped with the onion gravy formed during cooking.
💡 Chef's Tip
If the sauce is too thin, remove the beef and simmer the liquid uncovered on high heat for 5–8 minutes until it thickens to a glossy consistency.
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