Pressure Cooker Stew Meat with Sauce for Mexican Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this rich and hearty Pressure Cooker Stew Meat with Sauce for Mexican Rice, a true fusion of bold flavors and unbeatable convenience. Juicy, tender beef stew meat is perfectly seared and then pressure-cooked to lock in all the savory goodness, while a robust tomato-based sauce brims with fragrant seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of under an hour, this recipe delivers incredible depth of flavor in record time. Serve it over fluffy, spiced Mexican rice and garnish with fresh cilantro for a restaurant-worthy meal packed with warmth and spice. Perfect for busy nights, this pressure-cooker favorite is sure to become a household staple for lovers of Mexican-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function and heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the beef stew meat to the pot in small batches. Sear the meat on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Return the seared beef to the pot and stir to coat. Ensure all the beef pieces are submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Seal the pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.

Step 9

Open the lid carefully and remove the bay leaf. Check the consistency of the sauce; if thicker sauce is desired, set the pot to sauté mode and let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve the stew meat and sauce over a warm bed of Mexican rice. Enjoy your flavorful meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1302.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1602.6

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 4404.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 128.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.0mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 3006.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 11.2%