The pressure cooking method tenderizes this lean meat, resulting in a delicious meal. Here's a simple recipe for two.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bottom round steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Turn your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' setting and add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the steak and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
- Return the steak to the pot.
- Secure the lid and select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' setting. Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes.
- After the cooking time is up, do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release.
- Remove the steak and set it aside. Turn the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté'.
- Mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the pot to thicken the gravy.
- Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the gravy.