Instant Pot HK Tomato Beef
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Instant Pot HK Tomato Beef
Description
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to brown chuck roast seasoned with salt and pepper before sautéing onions, garlic, and tomato paste to build flavor. Diced tomatoes, chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar combine to form a savory tomato sauce base. The beef is then pressure cooked with the sauce to tenderize over a short time.
The resulting dish features fork-tender beef in a thick, slightly sweet tomato sauce balanced by the salty and savory tones of soy and oyster sauces. Garlic and onion contribute aromatic depth, while a cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce into a glossy finish. Green onion garnish adds freshness.
Serve the tomato beef with rice or noodles to absorb the flavorful sauce. Leftover sauce can be repurposed as a pasta sauce by adding vegetables or ground meat. Ingredients like onion and garlic powders or flour can substitute fresh ingredients and cornstarch respectively if needed. The oyster sauce and sugar are optional but enrich the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 pounds (710g) chuck roast , 2 inches thick
- 1 can 14oz (398g) diced tomatoes
- 1 (200g) onion sliced, medium
- 6 (24g) garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock unsalted
- 3 tablespoons (45g) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce regular
- 1 tablespoon (19g) oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (13g) white sugar (optional)
- salt
- black pepper
Thickener:
- 2 tablespoons (30g) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) water cold
Optional Garnish:
- 2 talks green onions , finely sliced
Instructions
- 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~
Notes
- Use onion powder or garlic powder if fresh versions are unavailable, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- Unsalted chicken stock can be substituted with cold water if needed.
- Cornstarch can be replaced with flour or another thickener to adjust sauce consistency.
- Oyster sauce and white sugar enhance flavor but are optional.
- Leftover tomato sauce can be transformed into a pasta sauce with added vegetables or ground meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 946mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1245mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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