Beef Biryani

In this amazing Instant Pot® dish, tender strips of beef are nestled beautifully in a creamy yogurt-based sauce. The warm spices used in this recipe not only make your taste buds dance, but the fragrant aroma will summon everyone toward the kitchen without you ever saying a word. Served over basmati rice, this meal is to die for.

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves 6

1 tablespoon ghee

1 small onion, peeled and sliced

1 pound top round, cut into strips

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup plain yogurt

1 (28-ounce) can whole stewed tomatoes, including juice

2 cups cooked basmati rice

1 Press the Sauté button on Instant Pot®. Melt ghee. Add onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes until translucent. Add remaining ingredients, except for the rice, to Instant Pot®. Lock lid.

2 Press the Manual button and adjust time to 10 minutes. When timer beeps, quick-release the pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

3 Press Sauté button, press Adjust button and change the temperature to Less, and simmer uncovered for approximately 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve over cooked basmati rice.