Easy & Delicious Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.25 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups peeled baby carrots

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Put flour in a resealable plastic bag, add half the beef cubes, and shake to coat evenly. Remove beef and shake off any extra flour. Add the beef cubes to the hot skillet. Repeat with the remaining beef cubes, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is nicely browned on all sides and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, sprinkle sugar evenly over the mixture.
3. In the pressure cooker, combine water, bouillon cubes, minced garlic, bay leaf, fresh parsley, and dried basil over medium-high heat. Stir until the bouillon cubes fully dissolve. Place the pressure cooker rack inside (if your cooker has one). Layer the potatoes, carrots, and beef mixture into the pressure cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Close and lock the cooker according to the manufacturer's directions. Bring to full pressure until a steady stream of steam is released, creating a whistling sound.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low so the regulator gently rocks, maintaining full pressure. Cook for exactly 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally, as instructed by the manufacturer, approximately 15 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the tender beef and vegetables to a serving bowl, then pour the flavorful pan juices over top for extra taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 535 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 557 mg
• Protein Content: 33 g
• Cholesterol Content: 75 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g