Instant Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds stewing beef (cut in cubes (such as chuck or round))
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium, (or water or chicken broth))
• 6 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
• 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves (dried)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the Beef: Place the beef in a ziploc bag, add the flour and the 1 tsp salt and pepper. Close the ziploc bag and shake until each piece of beef is fully coated in flour.

2. 2

   Sear the Beef: Turn the Instant Pot to the high saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot). Add the olive oil and once your instant pot reaches the desired temperature (the timer will start to count down) add the beef pieces and sear until brown on all sides. Do not overcrowd, you will probably need to do this in a couple batches. Should take about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the first batch to a plate and repeat with the second batch. Press the keep warm/cancel button on your instant pot.

3. 3

   Add Ingredients: Add the rest of the ingredients to the instant pot and stir everything together. There should be more than enough liquid to cover all the ingredients. Close the lid. Set the Instant Pot to manual setting and set the timer to 35 minutes.

4. 4

   Finish & Serve: Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, should take about 15 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot. Serve warm.