Speedy Comfort: Beef Stew Instant Pot - Ready in a Flash!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5g) Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) Black pepper
• 1/4 cup (30g) All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
• 1 large (150g) Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Tomato paste
• 4 cups (950ml) Beef broth
• 1 cup (240ml) Dry red wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb (450g) Carrots, peeled and chopped
• 8 oz (225g) Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Cold water