Instant Pot ® Homestyle Beef Stew

Prep time
5 MIN

Total time
1 H

Serves
6

An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of a classic, delicious beef stew – the meat becomes fall apart tender in no time.

Ingredients

Add oil to electric pressure cooker and press “Saute” button. When fat is hot, brown beef in batches; remove to plate.
Whisk flour with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the water. Add remaining water and broth to cooker, scraping up any brown bits; stir in flour mixture. Return meat and any accumulated juices to cooker. Stir in potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Close and lock lid; turn vent to “Seal” position. Cancel sauté function; press “Meat/Stew” button, and set cook time to 35 minutes.
Let cool to release pressure (or quick release) and open as directed.
Stir in peas; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until hot.

To save time, brown your beef in a large skillet – you can fit more in than in the electric pressure cooker.
Garnish with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce.