Instant Pot Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

oil

1 1/2 lb

beef stewing meat (cubed)

2 tbsp

flour

large yellow onions (cut into wedges)

2 cloves

garlic (sliced)

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

4 tbsp

tomato paste

1/3 cup

dry red wine (OR use more stock)

2 cups

beef stock

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp

maple syrup OR brown sugar

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1/2 lb

waxy potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)

large carrots (peeled, ends trimmed and cut into chunks)

large celery sticks (trimmed and thickly sliced)

8 oz

brown button mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)

1/2 cup

frozen peas (no need to defrost)