Instant Pot Boeuf Bourguignon

This easy and delicious Instant Pot Boeuf Bourguignon recipe takes a fraction of the time it would normally take.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon
• 1½ kg (3lbs) stewing beef
• 2 onions (chopped (approximately 2 cups) )
• 4 carrots (peeled and sliced (approximately 2 cups) )
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef stock
• 300 g (10oz) mushrooms (halved)
• salt and pepper (to taste )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice the bacon into strips then saute in the Instant Pot (set to Saute mode) until crisp and golden. Remove and set aside.
2. 2Pat the beef dry with paper towels (this will allow the beef to brown nicely) and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in the IP in batches.
3. 3While the beef is browning, peel and slice the carrots, chop the onion and crush the garlic.
4. 4Remove the browned beef from the IP and add the onion, carrots, thyme and bay leaf.
5. 5Cook for a few minutes until fragrant then add the garlic.
6. 6Saute for a minute then sprinkle in the flour. Stir to coat the vegetables then pour in the wine and add the tomato paste.
7. 7Bring to a simmer then add the beef and bacon back into the pot and top with the stock. Season with salt and pepper then secure the lid of the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is set to sealing position.
8. 8Cook the Boeuf Bourguignon for 45 minutes on high pressure.
9. 9Quick release the pressure after 45 minutes.
10. 10Make sure the beef is tender, if not, cook for another 10-15 minutes on high pressure.
11. 11Add the mushrooms and test the seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
12. 12Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for another 5 minutes.
13. 13Quick release the pressure, season to taste and serve with mashed potatoes.