Braised Beef with Tomatoes
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
3 pounds lean chuck steak
2 cups canned tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
24 pimiento-stuffed green olives
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 medium onions, cut into 1-in. cubes
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered
Pinch of cayenne
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
Recipe
Trim the meat of all fat and cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes.
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker until very hot and almost smoking. Add beef cubes and cook over high heat, stirring often, until browned on all sides. Add garlic, onion and mushrooms; stir. Sprinkle with the flour and stir to coat evenly. Add the wine, tomatoes, olives, thyme, bay leaf, cayenne and saffron. Bring to a boil, stirring. Cover and add the pressure regulator. 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 if desired.
Serves 6 to 8.
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