Instant Pot Mediterranean Beef Stew Recipes

BASIC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss beef with salt and pepper. Spray 6-quart Instant Pot™ insert with cooking spray. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add beef in 2 batches, and cook 2 to 4 minutes on first side until browned. Turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer on second side or until browned. Select CANCEL.
• Return beef to insert. Stir in tomato paste. Stir in onions, carrots and potatoes. Stir in broth. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 45 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
• In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Select SAUTE, and adjust to normal; heat liquid to simmering. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL.

INSTANT POT® BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook beef chuck cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
• Return all beef chuck to the pot. Add potatoes, mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic; cover with beef broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Coat the meat with salt, pepper, and flour. Toss gently and set aside.
• Set Instant Pot on Sauté. When the screen displays "Hot," add avocado oil.
• Brown the meat in small portions, not crowding the surface of the pot. When all sides are browned, take them out, and add a new batch. Repeat this until all the meat is browned. This should take about 15 minutes. When all the meat is browned, set aside.
• Add more avocado oil and sauté onions. When onions are translucent, add garlic.
• Add tomato paste, wine, broth and herbs and simmer for about 5 minutes while scraping the bottom and sides. Then add the meat and stir well together.
• Close the lid tightly and close the vent. Set the Instant Pot on Meat function for 20 minutes. When the timer goes off, release pressure manually using quick pressure release.
• When the vent opens, open the lid, add the vegetables and mix well. Close the lid tightly and close the vent.
• Press Manual and adjust cooking time to 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally. When the pressure is completely released, open the lid carefully.

INSTANT POT MEDITERRANEAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• whisk together flour, salt, pepper and organo.
• chop the roast into cubes, one or two inches.
• put beef in a plastic bag along with flour mixture.
• shake up the bag to coat the meat well.
• place instant pot in saute mode and add olive oil to grease the pot.
• saute onions, garlic, shallots and meat together until lightly browned (about 4 or 5 minutes). don't burn it.
• mix in broth, wine, balsamic vinegar and dates.
• cancel saute mode, put lid on and seal valve. use manual mode to cook for 40 minutes.
• when done, allow depressurize using 'natural release' method.
• serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or calliflower.