Learn how to make a delicious against the grain dish at home, just like restaurants and steakhouses. This recipe is simple and yields a tender and flavorful result.
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Hey there, foodies! If you're anything like me, you love sinking your teeth into a juicy steak, just like the ones you'd find at your favorite restaurant or steakhouse. I'm about to share with you a game-changing recipe for cooking the perfect tender and flavorful contre filé in a pressure cooker - it's one of the best I've ever had! Many of you have asked me the secret to getting restaurant-quality steaks at home, and I'm here to tell you that it's definitely possible without breaking the bank.
The best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and the result is a steak that's so tender it just falls apart. No more chewing on tough, overcooked meat! I've experimented with this method using different cuts, like maminha and lagarto, and the results are always impressive. So, if you're ready to take your cooking to the next level and impress your family and friends with a mouth-watering steak, keep reading for the step-by-step guide to making contre filé in a pressure cooker.
Follow the steps with care and attention
Clean the against the grain steak thoroughly, removing excess fat if desired.
Use a knife to make small holes in the steak, allowing the seasonings to penetrate.
Place the steak in a large bowl and season with garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
In the pressure cooker, arrange half of the onion and half of the tomato, creating a bed for the steak.
Crush the beef bouillon cubes and place the steak on top of the mixture.
Cover the steak with the remaining onion and tomato.
Add the chopped green onions and drizzle with soy sauce.
Add the water and close the pressure cooker.
Bring to medium heat and cook for 30 minutes after the pressure cooker reaches pressure.
Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
Open the pressure cooker and slice the steak into thick slices.
Return the pan to the heat, without the lid, to reduce the sauce.
Serve the steak.
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