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Instant Pot™ Basic Beef Stew

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 8
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Get a tasty dose of cozy with this hands-off Instant Pot™ beef stew.
Created Jun 1, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb (1 kg) beef stew meat
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 cups 1-inch diced peeled carrots
  • 2 cups 1-inch diced peeled russet potatoes
  • 1 cup beef flavoured broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Steps

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    1
    In large bowl, toss beef with salt and pepper. Spray 6-quart Instant Pot™ insert with cooking spray. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add beef in 2 batches, and cook 2 to 4 minutes on first side until browned. Turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer on second side or until browned. Select CANCEL.
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    2
    Return beef to insert. Stir in tomato paste. Stir in onions, carrots and potatoes. Stir in broth. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 45 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
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    3
    In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Select SAUTE, and adjust to normal; heat liquid to simmering. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
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  • Tip 2
    Top with chopped fresh parsley for a pretty, fresh garnish.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 22g Protein, 16g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Calories
290
Total Fat
15g
Saturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
790mg
Total Carbs
16g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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