Instant Pot Beef Stew Hearty and Flavorful Meal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat olive oil and add the beef cubes in batches, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add a splash of beef broth to the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to prevent burning.
4. Return the browned beef to the pot and add sliced carrots, diced potatoes, remaining beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Select Pressure Cook and set the timer for 35 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before carefully moving the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
7. If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the beef stew and use the Sauté function to simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
8. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.