Instant Pot Swiss Steak

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Pat steaks or roast dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper. Dust with arrowroot powder or your favorite thickener if using.

   For this step

   • Beef
   • Salt & pepper
   • Arrowroot powder (optional)
2. 2

   Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add avocado oil. Once oil is heated through, add steaks to the liner of the Instant Pot. Do not crowd the steaks, leave room for steam to escape in order to get a proper sear and crust on the outside of each steak. You may have to work in batches. Sear on all sides. Remove steaks and set aside.

   For this step

   • Oil
3. 3

   To the liner of the Instant Pot, add diced onions, mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Sauté until almost softened. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth and red wine, if using.

   For this step

   • Onions (diced)
   • Mushrooms (sliced)
   • Garlic (minced)
   • Thyme
   • Diced tomatoes
   • Chicken broth
   • Red wine (optional)
4. 4

   Return steaks to the Instant Pot and submerge within the liquid. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the vent to seal. Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before sliding or pressing the knob to vent remaining pressure.

5. 5

   Remove steak. To thicken the sauce, turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and let sauce reduce. Add more arrowroot powder or your favorite thickener if needed. Pour sauce over steak once finished.