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Instant Pot Svíčková

Instant Pot Svíčková

Jenne Kopalek
Roasted beef tenderloin with a carrot gravy over dumplings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Czech
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 766 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or beef round roast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 carrots; chopped
  • 4 celery; chopped
  • 1 onion; chopped
  • 5 whole allspice
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Wondra flour
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions
 

  • Set instant pot to saute mode. Add roast with onions and sear all sides of roast. 
  • Turn off saute mode. Add 1/2 cup broth. Place lid on instant pot and lock. Place pressure valve to close. Set to high pressure for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Once instant pot stops counting quick release the pressure. 
  • Open lid. Add in carrots, celery, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Replace lid on top. Lock lid. Turn pressure valve to close. Set to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once instant pot stops counting quick release pressure. 
  • Remove roast to cutting board. 
  • With an immersion blender or using a blender blend all of the vegetables and herbs. 
  • Add in lemon juice, half and half, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and wondra flour to vegetable gravy. Set to saute mode. Cook stirring often until sauce is thickened. 
  • Serve topped over sliced roast with dumplings. May also be served with noodles or rice.

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Keyword Czech, Instant Pot, Svíčková