Moschari lemonato

Moschari lemonato, or Greek lemon-braised beef, made in a flash in the Instant Pot! Using the IP ensures you get melt-in-your-mouth tender beef without loads of time hovering over the stove. This is a ridiculously simple dish; you could add onion and/or garlic, but it’s not necessary. Savor the tender beef and lemony juices over rice or with fried potatoes!

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1 lb (500g) beef stew meat
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice
3/4 cup (180ml) water
1/2 tsp dried oregano, or to taste
1 tsp flour
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Season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting set to high. Once hot, brown the beef in batches. Return all beef to the pot along with water and lemon juice. Close lid and set to 25 minutes on “Meat/Stew” setting. Use the quick release method to release pressure. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Set the IP to sauté on high. Mix a few spoonfuls of the juices in the pot with the flour till smooth. Whisk back into the pot. Let the juices simmer till thickened. Pour over the beef and serve.