Instant Pot Beef Stew (Pressure Cooker) + Recipe Video

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks

1 tsp

sea salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning

1/3 cup

flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)

cooking oil

medium onion, cut into large chunks

3 cloves

garlic, minced

6 tbsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar or red wine

medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks

large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired)

medium carrots, peeled and cut into slices

ribs celery, chopped

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

Italian seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

bay leaf

4 cups

beef broth, homemade or low sodium

water as needed to cover the vegetables

1 tbsp

fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)

salt and pepper

Optional:

To thicken stew: Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour(all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder)+ 3 tablespoons cool water