Instant Pot Swiss Steak
Ingredients:
2 pounds bottom round steak, trimmed and sliced into large squares
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 cup low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
Directions:
Season the sliced round steak on both sides with garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge the meat on both sides with the corn starch.
Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the oil. Working in batches, brown the round steak on both sides, then place on a plate, and cover with foil until all of the steak in browned.
Add the diced onions and peppers to the pot, and cook until slightly soft, stirring frequently.
Add some of the beef broth, and stir with spatula or wooden spoon to deglaze the pot and release any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.
Hit CANCEL, then add the round steak back to the pot. Pour remaining beef broth over and around steak, and top with the crushed tomatoes. Don’t stir!.
Place lid on pot, turn valve to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 30 minutes. After 30 minute cook time, allow a 10 minute natural release, then hit CANCEL and turn valve to Venting position to release remaining pressure.
When pin drops, open lid, and remove steak to a large casserole dish or platter. For thicker gravy, hit SAUTE and boil to reduce sauce. Or, mix 1 tablespoon corn starch with 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth, then stir boiling sauce to thicken even more.
Pour sauce over steak, and serve.
