instant pot beef stew

INGREDIENTS

First Part

• 1.5 - 2 lbs stew beef frozen or fresh

• 1/4 cup dry red wine

• 1 large onion chopped

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp Gluten Free Tamari

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

Second Part

• 1 cup sliced baby portebellos

• 4 red or yukon goal potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces

• 4-5 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 2 tbsp arrowroot powder

• 3 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional

DIRECTIONS

1.  If you are using thawed beef sauté it in your Instant Pot to brown the edges.  Browned bits may stick to the bottom of the Instant Pot, you can add the red wine to loosen these and scrape them free. If you are using frozen beef you do not need to brown it first.

2. Add the remainder of the first section of ingredients to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and make sure that the valve is set to Sealing. Push Pressure Cook (or Manual) and use the +/– button to set it to 25 minutes.

3. While the Instant Pot is cooking, in a separate pan sauté the sliced mushrooms in oil and then set it aside for later.

4. Cut the potatoes and carrots into 1” pieces, either with or without the skins.

5. In a small dish, combine the water and arrowroot powder and stir until smooth to make a slurry.

6. When the Instant Pot beeps that it’s done, let it rest for a 10-minute natural release. After the 10 minutes, flip the valve to Venting for a quick release of any remaining pressure. When the pin drops you can open the lid of the pot.

7. Toss the potatoes and carrots (not the peas and mushrooms) into the pot and gently push them into the liquid. Close the Instant Pot lid again and choose Pressure Cook (or Manual). Set the cook time to 4 minutes. When it is done, do a quick release again and when the pin drops you can open the pot.

8. Hit cancel on your Instant Pot and then press Saute. Add in the mushrooms. Take your arrowroot slurry that was set to the side, stir it, and then add half of it to the stew. Stir to thicken and add the remainder of the slurry if you prefer it to be thicker.

9. Hit cancel to turn off the heat and add in your frozen peas, this helps prevent them from becoming mushy.

10. Add chopped cilantro on top of the stew if desired, eat and enjoy!

I made this with gluten free biscuits from this recipe: Easy Gluten-Free Drop Biscuits with Namaste Flour