Classic Comfort Food: Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

This Pressure Cooker Beef Stew is the perfect dish for a cozy night in. Tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and aromatics simmered in a savory broth until they melt in your mouth. This recipe is a time-saving twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add onion and garlic to the pressure cooker and cook until softened.
4. Stir in carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
5. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
6. Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the beef stew to thicken the sauce.
8. Serve the Pressure Cooker Beef Stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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