Hearty Beef Stew Instant Pot Recipe: Comfort in a Flash

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine or additional beef broth (optional, see tips)
• 2 tbsp (15 g) tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) water (to mix with flour for slurry)