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Jamaican Stew Kidney

Instant Pot Beef Kidney

Same great taste in half the time
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Whole Beef Kidney  Cleaned
  • 1 Tablespoon All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 Small Onion  Sliced
  • 1 Medium Carrot Chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic  Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper  Chopped
  • 1 Sprig Thyme
  • 6 Whole Pimento
  • 2 Tablespoons Jamaican Browning
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Ketchup or tomato paste

Instructions
 

How to Cut Beef Kidney

  • Place the beef kidney flat on a cutting board and use the tip of a knife to remove the meat from the inner white piece.
    Once all the flesh is removed, cut into ½ inch pieces.
    Fresh Beef Kidney

How to Clean Beef Kidney

  • Place the cut beef kidney in a bowl, along with some cool water and a splash of white vinegar.
    cut beef kidney
  • Use a spoon or your hand to move the kidney around then allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes.Rinse with cool water and drain.

How to Season Beef Kidney

  • After the beef kidney has been cut and cleaned, add the all purpose seasoning along with the Jamaican browning and all the herbs and vegetables.
  • Use your hand or a spoon to mix all the ingredients together. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is always best.
    seasoned beef kidney

Cooking Beef Kidney in the Instant Pot

  • Turn the instant pot on to the saute option for 5 minutes and add the coconut oil
  • Once the oil is heated add the seasoned beef kidney and allow the meat to fry for 5 minutes, stirring in between.
  • After 5 minutes, turn the instant pot off then set to pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Add the cup of water and stir before covering the instant pot and sealing the vent. Allow the beef kidney to cook for 30 minutes.
  • Once the timer is up, use the natural release method for about 5 minutes before opening the vent.
  • Turn the instant pot back on to saute for another 5 minutes. Add ketchup or tomato paste to thicken the sauce while it simmer.

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