Braised Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives Recipe (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove-Top)
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4.3
Braised Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives Recipe (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove-Top)
Description
The recipe begins with seasoning cubed steak with adobo or garlic salt, then combining it with sliced bell pepper, onion, green olives including brine, tomato sauce, water, cumin, and bay leaf. The inclusion of tomato sauce and cumin complements the natural savoriness of the meat and olives, while the bell peppers and onions soften and add sweetness as they cook slowly.
Cooking can be done overnight on low in a slow cooker or completed in about an hour on stove-top or under pressure in an Instant Pot. The long, gentle heat breaks down the steak, resulting in tender meat that soaks in the tangy, slightly spicy sauce. After cooking, simmering uncovered helps thicken the sauce to the preferred consistency.
This dish can be served as a hearty main with sides such as rice or bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. The blend of savory meat, sweet peppers, and salty olives provides a balanced and satisfying plate. The use of common seasonings and flexible preparation methods makes it convenient for a range of cooking preferences and schedules.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces steak 28 oz total, cubed
- 1 3/4 teaspoons adobo seasoning or garlic salt
- 1 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bell pepper sliced 1/4-inch thin strips, small red
- 1/2 onion sliced into 1/4-inch thin strips, medium
- 1/3 cup green olives plus 2 tablespoons of brine, pitted
Instructions
- Season beef with adobo or garlic salt.
- Cook 8 hours on low.
- Add a little oil to a large deep skillet and saute the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1 can of water, olives, brine, cumin and stir then add the beef and bay leaf.
- Add the onions and peppers to the instant pot. Pour tomato sauce and water over everything and add the olives along with some of the brine (liquid from the jar). Add the beef, cumin and bay leaf.
- Cook over low heat for 1 hour, covered until the beef is tender. Uncover, then remove the lid and let it simmer over medium-low until it thickens to your liking.
- Cover and cook high pressure 25 minutes. Natural release then press saute and simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1steak with sauce | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23.5g | 47% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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