Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method

1. 01

   Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the beef chunks and brown them in batches for 5-6 minutes, then remove from the pot.

2. 02

   Add the onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened.

3. 03

   Return the beef to the pot, and add the carrots, potatoes, celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 04

   Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.

5. 05

   Perform a natural release for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.

6. 06

   Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.