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Instant Pot Argentinian Beef Stew (Carbonada Criolla) in a black bowl with herbs.

Instant Pot Argentinian Beef Stew (Carbonada Criolla)

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Tamara Andersen
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Instant Pot and Slow Cooker
Cuisine Latin
Servings 6 servings
Calories 557 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds lean boneless beef - cut in 1" cubes
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 5 ounces tiny tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves - fresh if possible
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth/stock
  • 8 cups vegetables - cut in chunks (see Tips in post)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano - chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup dried apricots - see Tips in post
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • several grinds fresh pepper
  • fresh oregano and parsley - chopped (garnish)

Instructions

IP/Pressure Cooker:

  • Set your IP/pressure cooker to 30 minutes either with the "stew" setting or "manual." Add the olive oil, tiny tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Sauté them until the tomatoes begin to burst.
  • Add the beef cubes. Brown them, stirring occasionally.
  • Add bay leaves, broth/stock, and wine. Lock and pressurize. Do a 10 minute natural pressure release. (See notes).
  • While the beef cooks, prep your vegetables.
  • When the pressure is released, add the remaining ingredients. Set to 7 minutes manual. Lock.
  • This time do a quick pressure release. Check that vegetables are tender and for seasoning.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and oregano.
  • Enjoy!

Stove Top:

  • To a Dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil, tiny tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the tomatoes begin to burst.
  • Add the beef cubes. Brown them, stirring occasionally.
  • Add bay leaves, broth/stock, and wine. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer a minimum of 60 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Replace cover. Simmer an additional 30 minutes (or until vegetables are tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and oregano.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Always allow time for pressure cooker to come to pressure, and if specified, to de-pressurize. I have included 20 minutes "additional time" to give a more accurate picture of time required to make this stew. Time will vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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