I got an Instant Pot at the beginning of 2019. I have been using it like crazy. I have a few receipes that I don't want to lose because we love them. This recipe for beef stew in the Instant Pot comes from the Salty Marshmallow blog. I've made a few changes but it is essentially the same recipe.
Instant Pot Beef Stew
1-1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning (I used basil garlic and onion powders)
2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 16 oz bag baby carrots, sliced (I didn't slice)
1 lb potatoes, cubed
1-1/2 cups of frozen string beans (optional)
1 cup frozen corn kernels (optional)
2-1/2 cups beef broth
1 10 oz can tomato sauce
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs water
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 and Italian seasoning.
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 the steam valve on the instant pot.
Cook on high p;ressure 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.
Enjoy this yummy stew with rice or Italian bread.
