Ingredients
2
lb beef stew meat
2
teaspoons salt
1
teaspoon pepper
2
tablespoons butter
1
tablespoon Muir Glen® organic tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
2
cups chopped onions
2
cups 1-inch diced peeled carrots
2
cups 1-inch diced peeled russet potatoes
1
cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
2
tablespoons cornstarch
2
tablespoons water
Preparation
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.
