Ingredients

• Beef stewing steak, cut into 3 × 3 cm cubes (650–700 g)650 g
• Large yellow onions, sliced into half rings3 pieces
• Naturally brewed vinegar (or use 200 ml vinegar plus 100 ml water)300 ml
• Dutch apple syrup2 tbsp
• Salt for the stew1 tsp
• Black pepper for the stew½ tsp
• Bay leaves (2–3)2 leaves
• Whole cloves4 pieces
• Dutch spiced breakfast cake, cut into pieces2 slices
• Liquid butter or oil1 tbsp
• Floury potatoes, cubed750 g
• Water for cooking the potatoes500 ml
• Salt for the potatoes1 tsp
• Cooking cream (50–75 ml)50 ml
• Black pepper for the mashed potatoes1 pinch
• Cornflour, optional, for thickening1 tbsp
• Cold water, optional, for thickening2 tbsp

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1. 1Select Brown on the smart multi-cooker and press On/Off to start. Heat 1 tbsp liquid butter or oil in the inner pot. Brown the beef and onions lightly for 4–5 minutes, then press Cancel.
2. 2Add the vinegar, apple syrup, salt and pepper for the stew, bay leaves and cloves. Place the pieces of spiced breakfast cake on top.
3. 3Close the lid and seal the steam valve. Select Pressure Cook, set the time to 35–40 minutes and start.
4. 4When cooking finishes, leave the lid closed for 10 minutes to allow a natural pressure release. Then release any remaining pressure through the valve before opening the lid. Stir well so the cake thickens the sauce.
5. 5For the mash, pressure-cook the potato cubes in 500 ml water with 1 tsp salt for 8 minutes using Pressure Cook.
6. 6Quick-release the pressure, then drain the potatoes. Mash with 50–75 ml cooking cream and a pinch of black pepper. Serve with the beef stew.
7. 7For a thicker stew sauce, select Brown or Simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. If needed, mix 1 tbsp cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the sauce until thickened.