Beef Estofado
Beef Estofado is a savory, slightly tangy stew featuring tender beef cubes simmered with crushed tomatoes, warm spices, and pearl onions. Made in the Instant Pot for convenience, it’s deeply flavorful and perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900g beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 lb pearl onions or small shallots peeled
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef cubes in olive oil using the Instant Pot’s Sauté mode, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook chopped onion and pearl onions until softened, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, oregano, allspice, and bay leaf to develop flavor.
- Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth, season, and pressure cook on High for 35 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release. Open lid, stir well, and remove the bay leaf.
- Adjust seasoning, then serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.