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Instant Pot Tomato Swiss Steak

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Instant Pot Tomato Swiss Steak
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds bottom round steak, 1 inch thick and trimmed of fat
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Merlot wine
  • 2 3/4 cups canned chopped Italian-style tomatoes in juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1
Prepare the steak for cooking by gently patting it dry with paper towels and then cutting it into four equal-sized pieces. Sprinkle both sides of the steak pieces with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
2
Prepare a shallow dish by placing an adequate amount of flour inside. Gently coat each piece of steak in the flour, making sure to remove any excess.
3
Activate a versatile pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and choose the Sauté function to initiate cooking. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in the pot, allowing it to reach a high temperature. Cook the steak pieces in batches until they are nicely browned on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked steak to a warm plate and set it aside for later use.
4
Add an additional 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the pot, then sauté sliced bell pepper, onion, carrot, and celery in hot oil until the onion becomes soft and translucent, typically taking 3 to 4 minutes. Introduce minced garlic into the pot and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with a splash of wine to release any remaining flavors from the previous cooking process. Combine diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, dried oregano, and paprika in the pot. Return the cooked steak pieces to the pot and gently press them into the tomato mixture.
5
Close and secure the lid of the pressure cooker, then select a manual pressure setting according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 30 minutes, allowing the steak to cook thoroughly.
6
Allow the pressure inside the cooker to release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, approximately 5 minutes. Carefully open the valve to release any remaining pressure, which should take about 5 minutes more. Unlock and carefully remove the lid of the pressure cooker to reveal your finished dish