Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min. + releasing

Recipe by Joanne Wright

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Updated on May 03, 2023

I like to serve this twist on traditional stew with fresh rolls or crusty bread. The roast and vegetables cook quickly and make a comforting meal. My family loves this unique pressure-cooker beef stew. —Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan


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    Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew

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    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:50 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 5 cups water, divided
    • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
    • 4 medium carrots, halved widthwise
    • 1 medium onion, quartered
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup cold water
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown roast on all sides. Press cancel and remove roast. Place trivet insert and 4 cups water in pressure cooker. Set roast on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
    2. 2
      Remove roast and keep warm. Remove trivet. Skim fat from cooking juices and stir in remaining 1 cup water. Add potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure.
    3. 3
      Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Remove and discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast and vegetables.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 530 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein.
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