Cuban Boliche Recipe Pressure Cooker

July 26, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Cuban Boliche is a traditional Cuban dish made with beef, pork, onion, garlic, and spices. It is usually served with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains. This version is cooked in the pressure cooker, making it an easy, one-pot meal that can be ready in no time. The pressure cooker locks in all the flavors of the ingredients and creates a savory stew-like dish. This dish is hearty and flavorful, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cubed

1 pound pork shoulder, cubed

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups beef broth

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup white wine

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced

2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

2. Add the cumin, oregano, black pepper, allspice, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, white wine, raisins, green olives, and pimiento-stuffed olives. Stir to combine. Lock the lid in place and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 25 minutes.

4. When the cooking time is finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Unlock the lid and stir gently to combine. Serve with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains.

Equipment

You will need a pressure cooker for this recipe. If you do not have one, you can use a Dutch oven or a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Notes

If you do not have all the spices listed, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of your favorite Caribbean or Latin American seasoning blend. You can also adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste.

You can use any type of olives you like. You can also omit the olives if you prefer.

Nutrition

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B6. It is also low in carbohydrates and fat. One serving of Cuban Boliche contains approximately 322 calories, 16 grams of fat, 27 grams of protein, and 4 grams of carbohydrates.