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Pressure Cooked Beef Chunks with Potatoes

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Ingredients
  

  • Beef chunks about 2 pounds, ideally chuck roast cut into cubes
  • Potatoes Yukon golds or red potatoes hold up best
  • Onion for depth of flavor
  • Garlic cloves optional
  • Beef broth the base of your cooking liquid
  • Tomato paste or diced tomatoes optional, adds richness
  • Seasonings: salt pepper, paprika, thyme, bay leaf
  • Oil or butter for browning

Instructions
 

  • Step-by-Step: Cooking Beef Chunks with Potatoes in a Pressure Cooker
  • Step 1: Brown the Beef
  • Set your pressure cooker (or Instant Pot) to sauté mode. Add oil, then sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Don’t skip this, browning = flavor.
  • Step 2: Add Aromatics
  • Toss in onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. This step makes your kitchen smell like you’ve been cooking all day (even if you haven’t).
  • Step 3: Add Liquids and Seasoning
  • Pour in beef broth, scrape the bottom to loosen browned bits, then stir in seasonings and tomato paste. Those little bits at the bottom? Flavor gold.
  • Step 4: Add Potatoes
  • Place the potatoes on top of the beef mixture. Cut large ones into halves or quarters so they cook evenly.
  • Step 5: Pressure Cook
  • Seal the lid and set the cooker to high pressure for 35 minutes. Once it’s done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
  • Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
  • Open the lid, give it a gentle stir, results in tender beef chunks and perfectly cooked potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if you want to look fancy.