Mangalorean Beef And Bacon Gravy - 2.5-qt. Pressure Cooker

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, cubed (~3 cups)
• 3 small green chilies, slit lengthwise (like thai bird)
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup water
• kosher salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 combine meat, ginger paste and garlic paste, pepper, vinegar, and salt. marinate 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
• 2 heat oil in pressure cooker on medium-high heat until shimmering.
• 3 add cloves and cinnamon stick and stir until fragrant, about 1 minuts.
• 4 add the marinated beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• 5 add 1 cup water and close pressure cooker. cook over high pressure for 45 minutes, then release pressure and allow steam to escape, per recommended method for your pressure cooker.
• 6 transfer beef and juices to a large bowl.
• 7 wipe out pressure cooker, add 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and return to medium-high heat until shimmering.
• 8 add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• 9 add green chillis and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• 10 add red chilli and turmeric powder and stir vigorously to prevent spices from burning, and cook for 1 minutes. if the spices tend to stick or discolor, add a few drops of water.
• 11 add bacon and stir until the bacon begins to render, about 5 minutes.
• 12 add the tomato puree and cook, stirring until the oil is fragrant and separates from the mixture, about 5 minutes.
• 13 add water, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
• 14 return the beef and its juices to the pot and allow the whole dish to cook for another 15 minutes.
• 15 season to taste with salt, if desired. serve with naan bread or rice.