Braised Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives Recipe (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove-Top)

Ingredients

• 8 pieces cubed steak (28 oz total)
• 1  3/4 tsp adobo seasoning or garlic salt
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 small red bell pepper (sliced 1/4-inch thin strips)
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced into 1/4-inch thin strips)
• 1/3 cup green pitted olives (plus 2 tablespoons of brine)

Instructions

1. Instant Pot:
2. Season beef with adobo or garlic salt.
3. Add the onions and peppers to the Instant Pot. Pour tomato sauce and water over everything and add the olives along with some of the brine (liquid from the jar). Add the beef, cumin and bay leaf.
4. Cover and cook high pressure 25 minutes. Natural release, then press saute and simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Slow Cooker:
6. Season the beef with adobo or garlic salt, then add it to the slow cooker with the onions, peppers, tomato sauce, water, olives, brine, cumin and bay leaf.
7. Cover and cook 8 hours on low.
8. Stove Top:
9. Add a little oil to a large deep skillet and saute the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1 can of water, olives, brine and cumin, stir, then add the beef and bay leaf.
10. Cook over low heat for 1 hour, covered, until the beef is tender. Uncover and let it simmer over medium-low until it thickens to your liking.