Easy Pressure Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups water, or more as needed
• 5 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 8 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in the bottom of your pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion; cook until the beef is nicely browned on all sides.
2. Stir in 2 cups of water, carrots, and bouillon cubes. Close the lid and secure the pressure regulator. Bring to pressure, then reduce heat to medium and set the timer for 20 minutes. If your pressure cooker has an adjustable pressure regulator, set it to 10 PSI.
3. While the stew is cooking, place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
4. Allow the pressure to release naturally, following the manufacturer's instructions, typically 5 to 10 minutes. (To speed up the process, you may need to run the cooker under cold water for 5 minutes until the lid can be safely opened.)
5. Remove the lid and return the pot to medium heat. Bring the stew to a boil. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the stew, cooking until it thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooked potatoes to the stew or serve the stew over the potatoes in bowls.

Nutrition

• Calories: 487 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 900 mg
• Protein Content: 26 g
• Cholesterol Content: 76 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g