Instant Pot Swiss Steak
Description
This Instant Pot Swiss steak is made with a tomato-based sauce with vegetables for hearty comfort food for cold nights.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds bottom round steak, 1 inch thick and trimmed of fat
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup carrot, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup Merlot wine
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2 3/4 cups canned chopped Italian-style tomatoes in juice
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
Directions
1
Dry steak well with paper towels and cut into four 4-inch pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
2
Place flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge steak in flour, shaking off excess.
3
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in the pot. Working in batches, cook steak in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer browned steak to a warm plate and set aside.
4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the pot. Cook and stir bell pepper, onion, carrot, and celery in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine to deglaze the pot. Mix in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and paprika. Return steak to the pot and push down into tomato mixture.
5
Close and lock the lid. Select manual pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
6
Allow pressure to release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully open the valve to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid.