Beef Stew | Instant Pot Recipe With A Twist

Ahhhh the staple of long winter nights sitting around the table with your family, enjoy some warm hearty stew. Doesn't get much better than that. This recipe will have you going for second - or third - helpings! Our secret ingredient is a good ol' can of tomato soup instead of tomato sauce or paste! It brings a creamier texture to the stew that just can't be beat.

Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Pound Beef Stew Meat

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Pepper

• 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

• 3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced

• 1 Large Onion, Chopped

• 1 16 Ounce Bag Baby Carrots, Cut Into Slices

• 1 Pound of Potatoes, Cubed

• 2 ½ Cups Beef Broth

• 1 10 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

• 2 Tablespoons Water

Directions

1. Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the sauté function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the meat and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Cook the meat until browned on all sides.

3. Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.

5. Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.

6. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.

7. Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.

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Visual Directions

1. Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the sauté function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the meat and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Cook the meat until Browned on all sides.

3. Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.

5. Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.

6. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.

7. Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.

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