Braised beef with tomatoes & herbs

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsChuck steak, lean
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsGarlic, minced
½poundsOnions, cut into 1-in. cubes
½poundsMushrooms, quartered
¼cupFlour
1cupDry red wine
2cupsCanned tomatoes
24Stuffed green olives
½teaspoonThyme
1Bay leaf
Pinch of cayenne
½teaspoonSaffron
¼cupParsley, chopped

Directions

1. Trim the meat of all fat and cut into 1½-in. cubes. 2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker until almost smoking. Add the beef cubes and cook over high heat, stirring often, until lightly browned all over.

3. Add the garlic, onion and mushrooms and stir. Sprinkle with the flour and stir to coat the pieces evenly. Add the wine, tomatoes, olives, thyme, bay leaf, cayenne and saffron. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Cover and add the pressure regulator. 4. Reduce the heat and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, 20-25 min. Uncover as directed. Pour the beef into a serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

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