Instant Pot Beef Stew
50 Minutes
5 servings, Dairy & Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ lbs beef stew meat
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
2 ½ cups beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 large carrots, cut Into slices
2potatoes, cubed
1 10 ounce can tomato sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Preparation
Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the saute function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the meat and season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, rosemary, chili flakes & garlic powder.
Cook the meat until browned on all sides.
Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.
Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.
Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.