Description
A comforting Mediterranean-inspired beef and noodles dish made quickly in the Instant Pot, featuring tender beef, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, cold-pressed)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add olive oil. When shimmering, add diced onion and cook about 3 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
- Add beef cubes to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in oregano, ground cinnamon, and additional salt and pepper. Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Perform a quick release carefully. Open lid and add egg noodles, stirring into the broth. Switch to ‘Sauté’ mode, cover with lid slightly ajar, and cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Turn off Instant Pot. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling extra olive oil over the top.
Notes
Do not skip browning the beef for best flavor. Use fresh garlic and lemon juice for authentic taste. Add noodles only after beef is cooked to prevent mushiness. Quick release pressure carefully to avoid burns. Let dish rest a few minutes before serving to meld flavors. Add a splash of broth if noodles soak up too much liquid or become sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Instant Pot, beef and noodles, Mediterranean dinner, pressure cooker recipe, easy weeknight meal, comfort food