Pressure Cooker Braised Beef with Potatoes
A hearty, comforting one-pot meal with meltingly tender beef and fluffy potatoes in a rich, savory broth. Ready in under an hour thanks to the pressure cooker, this budget-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 lbs (1 kg) beef chuck or brisket, cut into large cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Dried parsley and chives to taste
- Water to just cover the meat
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
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Directions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until deeply golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until well browned, about 12–15 minutes. Good browning is key to a flavorful broth — don't rush it.
- 3
Crumble in the bouillon cubes, sprinkle with paprika, and stir well to coat every piece of meat.
- 4
Pour in just enough water to cover the meat. Seal the pressure cooker and cook under high pressure for 25 minutes over medium heat.
- 5
Remove from heat and let the pressure drop naturally. Open carefully, then add the potatoes and dried herbs, nestling them into the broth.
- 6
Reseal, return to heat, and cook under pressure for 5 minutes from the first whistle. Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to drop before opening.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve piping hot, ideally with crusty bread or white rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
Stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste with the bouillon cubes for a deeper, richer broth. Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
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