I am so excited I finally have an Instant Pot! I wanted one ever since they came to market in the US, but they never had the right wattage or European plug that I needed, until now! So this is my first meal made with my Instant Pot! It was super easy and although I was intimidated at first with all the buttons and understanding the process, but it’s really easy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Large Onion, Chopped
- 1 16 Ounce Bag Baby Carrots, Cut Into Slices
- 1 Pound Potatoes, Cubed
- 2 1/2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 10 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
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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 the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Cook the meat until Browned on all sides.
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Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.
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Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.
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Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
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Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.
*Original recipe: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/best-ever-instant-pot-beef-stew/