Braised Flank Steak with Rice
Dive into a mouthwatering experience with our Braised Flank Steak with Rice! This tender cut of beef is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with aromatic herbs and savory broth, creating a flavor explosion with every bite. Serve it over fluffy rice for a comforting meal that's as easy to whip up as it is delicious!
Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 04 dentes de alho
- Cebolinha
- 01 cebola
- 03 tomates
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Bacon
- Fraldinha
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 01 colher de manteiga (14 g)
- Queijo provoloneoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 02 xícaras de arroz (480 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 01 copo de vinho tinto seco (240 ml)optional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
774
Protein
41g
Carbs
47g
Fat
43g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fry the bacon in a pan and reserve it.
- 2
Sear the flank steak in the same pan.
- 3
Add chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onion, and chopped green onion.
- 4
Pour in the dry red wine if available.
- 5
Cook under pressure for 40 minutes.
- 6
After releasing pressure, shred the meat and return it to the pan.
- 7
Add two cups of rice and a little more water as needed.
- 8
Cook until the rice is ready.
- 9
Add grated provolone cheese and melted butter.
- 10
Return the fried bacon and chopped green onion to the dish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Render bacon fat to 2-3 tablespoons before searing flank steak; the rendered fat has a smoke point of 400°F versus butter's 350°F, allowing proper Maillard browning without burning the fond needed for braising liquid.technique2-3 tablespoons rendered fat, 400°F smoke point
- ✓Sear flank steak for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 130°F before pressure cooking; this develops a crust that prevents moisture loss during the 40-minute braise, yielding 15% more tender fibers.timing3-4 minutes per side, 130°F internal
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of wine to beef stock (1 cup wine + 1 cup stock minimum) in your braising liquid because wine's acidity (pH 3.5-4) breaks down collagen into gelatin while alcohol evaporates by 85% during pressure cooking, concentrating umami.ingredient1:1 wine-to-stock ratio, pH 3.5-4
- ✓Add rice directly to the shredded meat with 2.5 cups total liquid (existing braising liquid + water) at a 1:1.25 rice-to-liquid ratio, then simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes; pressure cooking already tenderized the meat and reduced liquid, so steaming rice prevents mushiness.timing18-20 minutes uncovered, 1:1.25 rice-to-liquid ratio
- ✓Stir rice after 10 minutes to redistribute heat and prevent a starchy bottom layer; flank steak's collagen-turned-gelatin increases viscosity, slowing convection and requiring manual agitation to achieve even 17-18% moisture content in finished rice.techniqueStir at 10-minute mark, target 17-18% moisture
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Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Braised Flank Steak with Rice
Dive into a mouthwatering experience with our Braised Flank Steak with Rice! This tender cut of beef is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with aromatic herbs and savory broth, creating a flavor explosion with every bite. Serve it over fluffy rice for a comforting meal that's as easy to whip up as it is delicious!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 04 dentes de alho
- Cebolinha
- 01 cebola
- 03 tomates
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Bacon
- Fraldinha
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 01 colher de manteiga (14 g)
- Queijo provoloneoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 02 xícaras de arroz (480 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 01 copo de vinho tinto seco (240 ml)optional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
774
Protein
41g
Carbs
47g
Fat
43g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fry the bacon in a pan and reserve it.
- 2
Sear the flank steak in the same pan.
- 3
Add chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onion, and chopped green onion.
- 4
Pour in the dry red wine if available.
- 5
Cook under pressure for 40 minutes.
- 6
After releasing pressure, shred the meat and return it to the pan.
- 7
Add two cups of rice and a little more water as needed.
- 8
Cook until the rice is ready.
- 9
Add grated provolone cheese and melted butter.
- 10
Return the fried bacon and chopped green onion to the dish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Render bacon fat to 2-3 tablespoons before searing flank steak; the rendered fat has a smoke point of 400°F versus butter's 350°F, allowing proper Maillard browning without burning the fond needed for braising liquid.technique2-3 tablespoons rendered fat, 400°F smoke point
- ✓Sear flank steak for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 130°F before pressure cooking; this develops a crust that prevents moisture loss during the 40-minute braise, yielding 15% more tender fibers.timing3-4 minutes per side, 130°F internal
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of wine to beef stock (1 cup wine + 1 cup stock minimum) in your braising liquid because wine's acidity (pH 3.5-4) breaks down collagen into gelatin while alcohol evaporates by 85% during pressure cooking, concentrating umami.ingredient1:1 wine-to-stock ratio, pH 3.5-4
- ✓Add rice directly to the shredded meat with 2.5 cups total liquid (existing braising liquid + water) at a 1:1.25 rice-to-liquid ratio, then simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes; pressure cooking already tenderized the meat and reduced liquid, so steaming rice prevents mushiness.timing18-20 minutes uncovered, 1:1.25 rice-to-liquid ratio
- ✓Stir rice after 10 minutes to redistribute heat and prevent a starchy bottom layer; flank steak's collagen-turned-gelatin increases viscosity, slowing convection and requiring manual agitation to achieve even 17-18% moisture content in finished rice.techniqueStir at 10-minute mark, target 17-18% moisture