Instant Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb stewing beef ( I cut them in smaller pieces)
• 3 tbsp avocado oil (divided)
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 tsp garlic paste or 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrot mix
• 1 med potato peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt and pepper or as per taste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 4 cups beef stock

Method

1. Turn Instant Pot (IP) on sauté mode, once hot, add 2 tbsp oil.
2. Add beef and sauté until browned (seared), then add cornstarch and salt and pepper. Mix well for 2-3 minutes until well coated then transfer to a plate.
3. In the same pot, add 1 tbsp oil and onions and sauté until translucent.
4. Now add celery along with thyme, paprika, and parsley. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add Worcestershire sauce and mix again.
6. Add potatoes and frozen peas and carrots, and mix until coated in spices.
7. Pour in stock and stir and add the beef back in the pot.
8. Place the lid on the IP and put in the ‘sealing’ position.
9. Press the ‘stew’ mode on the IP.
10. Once cooking time is completed, let natural release (NR) for 10 minutes, then quick release (QR) by turning it to ‘venting’ position.
11. Open the lid carefully, stir and serve with bread or salad. Enjoy!

Additional ingredients that are optional

• 2 tbsp tomato paste ( add when adding spices)
• your choice of veggies
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili powder or 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup quinoa or barley ( add when adding potatoes)