Instant Pot Beef with Quick Caramelized Onion, Wild Rice, and Thyme Green Beans

Name: Instant Pot Beef with Quick Caramelized Onion, Wild Rice, and Thyme Green Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1.3 lb beef stew meat, cubed; 1 cup wild rice; 7 oz green beans; 2 cups yellow onion; 5 cloves garlic; 3 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tbsp butter

An original Instant Pot dish featuring tender beef cubes pressure-cooked in an aromatic base of onion, garlic, thyme, and a touch of balsamic vinegar, paired with wild rice and green beans for a complete, comforting meal.

20 minPrep

40 minCook

60 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g beef stew meat, cubed (without exceso of grasa)
180 g wild rice (enjuagado)
200 g green beans (recortadas and partidas por the mitad)
300 g yellow onion (en plumas finas)
15 g garlic (chopped)
720 ml beef broth (divided)
30 ml balsamic vinegar
30 g tomato paste
30 ml olive oil
8 g fresh thyme (hojitas, more extra for servir)
5 g sweet paprika
2 g black pepper
8 g salt (or to taste)
20 g butter

Nutrition facts

per serving

470 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

29 g

Carbs

24 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

25 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySulfites

Instructions

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1. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika. Turn the Instant Pot to high Sauté. When the insert is hot, add the olive oil and brown the beef in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes per batch, stirring to sear several sides. Transfer the beef to a plate.
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2. Add the butter and onion to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is very soft and deeply golden. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
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3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the beef broth. Scrape the bottom well with a spoon to loosen any browned bits.
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4. Return the beef to the pot with the fresh thyme and the remaining 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) beef broth. Scatter the wild rice in an even layer over the liquid without stirring too much.
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5. Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 28 minutes. Instant Pot high-pressure cooking reaches about 239-244°F (115-118°C). When finished, allow a 10-minute natural release, then carefully release the remaining pressure.
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6. Open the lid and add the green beans on top. Close again, keep the valve on sealing, and cook on high pressure for 2 more minutes. Pressure cooking will again be around 239-244°F (115-118°C). Quick release when done.
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7. Gently stir to combine the rice, beef, onion, and green beans. Taste and adjust with the remaining salt if needed. Serve hot with a little extra fresh thyme on top.
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8. If you want to hold it before serving, use the Keep Warm function; the holding temperature is typically around 145-172°F (63-78°C).

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, let the onion develop a rich golden color before adding the garlic. If your beef pieces are very large, cut them into 1 1/4-inch cubes for tender, even cooking.

Substitutions

You can swap the green beans for asparagus pieces or zucchini strips, adding them in the same final step. Fresh thyme can be replaced with 1 teaspoon dried thyme. For a dairy-free version, use more olive oil instead of butter.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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