Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” and adjust to “more”. Add butter. Once melted, add beef and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly, until well combined and fragrant. Stir in celery and parsley, then add water.
- Close the lid, adjust the vent to “sealing” and set the Instant Pot to “Manual” high pressure for 20 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the lid, and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve stew on top of basmati rice (I made one with dried dill stirred in) with as much of the liquid as you like spooned over top. Garnish with a sprinkling of ground sumac, a few spoonfuls of mast-o-khiar, and a sprinkling of parsley if desired.
Notes
- Total time doesn't account for the time it takes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure, and to release naturally at the end. It will likely take another 20-30 minutes total, but it's hands-off time.
Nutrition information
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Persian Beef and Celery Stew (Khoreshe Karafs)
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
743
mg
32
%
Potassium
804
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
2071
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
105
mg
11
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
