Cuban-Style Beef with Onions and Bell Peppers Pressure Cooker Recipe

Cuban-Style Beef With Onions And Bell Peppers Pressure Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

Serves: 4 TO 6

Pressure Level: HIGH

Release: NATURAL

Time: 25 minutes

• 2½ pounds flank steak, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, halved and sliced ½-inch thick
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup pitted green olives, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips
• 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, plus extra as needed
• 1 teaspoon sugar, plus extra as needed

Method

1. Pat beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pressure-cooker pot over medium-high heat until just smoking
3. Brown half of meat on both sides, about 8 minutes; transfer to bowl
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty pot over medium heat until shimmerinAdd onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutestir in garlic, oregano, cumin, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 secondStir in brotUsing wooden spoon, scrape up all browned bits stuck on bottom of poStir in tomatoes, olives, browned beef with any accumulated juices, and remaining unbrowned beef

HIGH PRESSURE FOR 25 minutes:

1. Lock pressure-cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat
2. As soon as pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 25 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure

NATURALLY RELEASE PRESSURE:

1. Remove pot from heat and allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes
2. Quick release any remaining pressure, then carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you
3. Before Serving:
4. Transfer beef to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred meat into bite-size pieces
5. Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer, stir in bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes
6. Stir in shredded beef, parsley, vinegar, and sugar
7. Season with salt, pepper, extra vinegar, and extra sugar to taste and serve

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