Beef and Vegetable Stew (Printer-friendly)

A hearty blend of beef, carrots, potatoes, and green beans cooked fast and flavorful under pressure.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
08 - 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Liquids

10 - 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
11 - 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasonings

13 - 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
14 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
16 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
17 - 2 bay leaves

→ Thickeners

18 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
19 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Optional Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Set pressure cooker to sauté. Heat olive oil, add beef cubes in batches, and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add diced onions to cooker and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Return beef to pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Secure lid and set pressure cooker to high pressure for 30 minutes.
05 - Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick pressure release to let out remaining steam.
06 - Remove bay leaves. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, stir into stew, and simmer on sauté for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
07 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Dish the stew hot and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick cooking time thanks to pressure cooker
  • Rich flavor from combined ingredients
02 -
  • Adding red wine enhances the stew’s depth.
  • Sweet potatoes can substitute regular potatoes for a flavor twist.
03 -
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming.
  • Use natural pressure release for tender meat.
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