Russian Garlicky Beef and Rice
Beef, Pressure Cooker, Russian
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb Beef Stew Meat
cut into 3/4 inch pieces
4 tbsp butter
1 large onion finely diced
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
Seasoning Mixture:
1 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp each cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp coriander
Rice Mixture:
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 cups brown rice rinsed
2 whole heads garlic, unpeeled, top 1/3 removed to expose cloves
3 cups hot water
Garnish:
1/2 cup chopped italian parsley optional
Directions
Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTÉ function and adjust to HIGH or MORE .
When oil gets hot, brown the meat for 5 minutes. Don’t crowd the pan, or the meat will steam instead of browning; work in batches if necessary, removing the cooked meat after each.
Add the butter and onion to the pot and Sauté until the onion is soft ~3-4 minutes.
Add the carrots and Seasoning Mixture ingredients. Cook for 5 minutes more, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the bay leaves, then spread the rinsed rice in an even layer over the top of the vegetables -- DO NOT STIR THE RICE
Push the garlic heads, cut side down, until they are halfway submerged.
Slowly pour the hot water directly over the garlic cloves to soften them.
Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid & make sure the vent is closed.
Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 30 minutes.
When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the garlic heads and set aside. Remove bay leaves bay leaves and discard. Stir rice mixture to combine.
Squeeze the garlic cloves back into the pot, garnish with the chopped parsley (optional) and stir to combine. Serve warm.