Instant Pot® Stew Using Frozen Meat

Name: Instant Pot® Stew Using Frozen Meat
Total time: 105
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.25 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen; 5 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 6 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe by Bren from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 45 Mins.

Ingredients

6 servings

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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 large onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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0.25 cup dry red wine
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2 cups beef broth
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1 teaspoon thyme
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 bay leaf

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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen
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5 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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6 medium carrots, sliced
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3 celery ribs, sliced
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in red wine and continue cooking until wine has reduced by 1/2, about 3 minutes. Add beef broth, thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Add tomato paste and stir. Place frozen meat on top. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery.
Close and lock the lid. Close the vent. Select Meat/Stew button according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully move the vent to release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
Unlock and remove the lid. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl and slowly pour into the pot. Select the Saute function and cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.