"Instant Pot Beef Stew is such a comforting dish on a cold day. This easy pressure cooker recipe has tender meat, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes & celery...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 - 2 pounds beef chuck roast (, trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks (OR beef stew meat if you can't find chuck roast))
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1 -2 teaspoons sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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2 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (, divided)
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1/3 cup flour (, use gluten free as needed or 2 tablespoons almond flour for keto)
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cooking oil
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1 medium onion (, cut into large chunks)
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3-4 cloves garlic (, minced)
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6 Tablespoons tomato paste
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2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine
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4 medium Yukon potatoes (, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (sub with turnips (or large cauliflower florets for low carb / keto))
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1 large sweet potato (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (sub with pumpkin for low carb / keto))
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3 medium carrots (, peeled and cut into thick slices (leave out for low carb / keto))
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2 ribs celery (chopped)
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1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 bay leaf
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4-5 cups beef broth (, homemade or low sodium)
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water as needed to cover the vegetables
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1-2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
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1/2 star anise (, optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)
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salt and pepper to taste
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Make a slurry with 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
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Instant Pot (, I have the 6 Quart DUO PLUS)