Easy Instant Pot Swiss Steak Recipes

INSTANT POT SWISS STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Thinly slice the steak and set aside.
• Peel and chop the onion and chop up the green peppers and set aside in a separate bowl.
• Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
• Mix dry ingredients together except the corn starch (1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika), and season both sides of the steaks. (Reserve extra seasoning mix to season the sauce at the end.)
• Lightly dredge the steak with corn starch on both sides.
• Select the sauté setting on the Instant Pot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and when it's hot, brown the steak on both sides, one minute per side. Don't overcrowd the pot; brown the steak in two batches.
• Transfer the steak back to the Instant Pot, and add the other ingredients in this order: 1 cup of unsalted beef stock, canned tomatoes, the green bell peppers, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
• Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and select the option to pressure cook on high.
• Set the timer for 30 minutes.
• When the timer goes off, do a natural release, which will take around 10 minutes.
• Hit cancel and twist valve to venting position to release remaining pressure.
• Open the lid and remove the steak onto a platter.
• Select the sauté feature on the Instant Pot
• To thicken the sauce, take half a cup of the cooking liquid and put in another bowl.
• Whisk in 1 tablespoon of corn starch or flour into cooking liquid. When the mixture is well dissolved, add back into the pot. Stir to combine.
• Cook until sauce reaches the consistency you like, about 5 minutes.
• Taste the sauce and adjust the remaining seasoning.
• Stir the 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire into the sauce.
• Place mashed potatoes, cooked egg noodles, or rice on a plate if using for serving.
• Place the Swiss Steak on top with some of the tomato gravy sauce.
• Chop up parsley and sprinkle over dish for garnish before serving.

EASY INSTANT POT SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Season the sliced round steak on both sides with the seasoning mixture.
• Press sauté on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the oil.
• Once the oil is simmering, brown the steak on both sides, then place on a plate and cover with foil. Work in batches.
• Add the diced onion to the Instant Pot and cook for 1 min. Add the sliced mushrooms and celery, and cook just until slightly soft, stirring occasionally for 2-3 mins.
• Add 1/3 of the beef broth. Using a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it.
• Press cancel to turn off the sauté mode, and add the round steak back to the pot. Add the remaining beef broth and top with the crushed tomatoes, at this point do NOT stir the tomatoes into the broth.
• Cover with the lid, lock it, turn the valve to the sealing position, and pressure cook for 20 minutes. Once cooked, allow for a 10 minute natural pressure release, then do a quick pressure release to remove remaining pressure.
• Open the lid, remove steak and place on a large platter. Cover with foil.
• Press sauté and boil the gravy mixture for 10 mins to thicken it and reduce it.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve Instant Pot Swiss Steak over mashed cauliflower, with the gravy on top.

PRESSURE COOKER SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place onion in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with celery, tomato sauce and steak. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted in steak should read at least 145°.

INSTANT POT® SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Dry steak well with paper towels and cut into four 4-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge steak pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Brown the steak in batches, so you don't crowd the pot, 2 minutes per side. Transfer browned meat to a warm plate and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the pot and cook onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper until onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with Merlot. Mix in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and paprika. Return steak to the pot and push down into the tomato mixture.
• Close and lock the lid. Select manual pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Allow pressure to release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Carefully open the valve to release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid.