Instant Pot Tomato And Beef Sauce Recipes

INSTANT POT TOMATO SAUCE (WITH 10 VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and press the Saute function key. Once hot, add the olive oil, onions, carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and half a cup of water. Press Cancel to stop the Saute process. Stir the contents and pop the lid on top.
• Lock the lid, making sure the top valve is pointing to Sealing. Set to Manual/Pressure Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to build up the pressure and the timer will begin.
• Once finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then move the top valve to Venting do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
• Open the lid and stir. Using an emersion blender, puree the contents into a thick sauce. You can also do this in a blender or a food processor but make sure to cool the sauce down slightly and do this in batches.
• Pour the sauce into containers or mason jars for storage or use right away.

INSTANT POT HK TOMATO BEEF

Steps:

• Brown Chuck Roast Steak: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function. Wait until Instant Pot says "HOT". Pat dry the chuck roast steaks, then season one side generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in inner pot, then ensure to coat the oil over whole bottom of the pot. Carefully place the seasoned side of chuck steaks in Instant Pot. Generously season the other side with salt and black pepper. Brown one side for 5 minutes before flipping over, then brown the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove browned chuck steaks, then set aside.
• Saute Onion & Garlic: Add sliced onions in Instant Pot, saute for 3 minutes. Add in minced garlic and 3 tbsp (45g) tomato paste, saute for another minute.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
• Pressure Cook Tomato Beef: Turn off the Instant Pot. Cut the browned chuck roast steaks into 1.5 inches thick cubes. Add 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce, 1 tbsp (19g) oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp (13g) white sugar in Instant Pot, then give it a quick mix. Place chuck roast cubes into the cooking liquid. *Pro Tip: Make sure the beef cubes are partially soaked in the liquid. Don't forget the meat juice! Layer the diced tomatoes on top - Do NOT mix!With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 32 minutes, then 10 minutes Natural Release. After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to Venting position. Remove the lid carefully.
• Season & Thicken Tomato Beef: Bring the Tomato Beef sauce mixture to a simmer with "Saute More" function. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt (~1 - 2 large pinches of salt). Thicken Tomato Sauce: mix 2 tbsp (30g) cornstarch and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water together, then stir the mixture into the tomato sauce one third at a time until desired thickness.
• Garnish & Serve: Garnish HK Tomato Beef with finely sliced green onions. Serve & enjoy~

INSTANT POT SUNDAY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: Add the oil to a 6-quart Instant Pot® and set to saute (see Cook's Note). Add the short ribs and brown well. Transfer to a plate, then add the pork ribs and brown well. Transfer to a plate. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden and the garlic is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat all the onions. Pour in the wine and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil and let cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, then add the beef, pork, sausages, 1 tablespoon salt, several grinds of black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on manual high setting for 50 minutes.
• For the meatballs: Meanwhile, combine the sirloin, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, garlic, egg, some salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into 1- to 2-inch balls.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid.
• Carefully remove the beef, pork and sausage. Skim any excess fat from the sauce and discard. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard any bones and excess fat from the meat. Chop the meat and sausage into bite-size pieces. Return the meat to the sauce and add the meatballs to the pot. Seal the pot and cook at manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pasta or polenta.