Instant Pot Beef Stew with Port

Ingredients

• •

  1/2 cup Port Wine Extract

• •

  2 tsp Herbs de Provence

• •

  1 tsp Sea Salt

• •

  2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

• •

  3 tbsp Olive Oil

• •

  2 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Seasoned beef with salt and pepper on all sides.

2. 2

   Turn the Instant Pot to Saute and add the olive oil. Place the beef and sear until brown on each side. Transfer the meat to a plate.

3. 3

   Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions turns translucent.

4. 4

   Add the 2 cups of beef stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Add in the meat along with any meat juices, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, Port Wine extract, balsamic vinegar and tomato paste.

6. 6

   Cover and set the valve on the lid to the sealing position. Set the time for 20 minutes on high pressure.

7. 7

   Once finished, do a quick release by moving the valve on the lid from the sealing position to the venting position.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Add into the Instant Pot and stir until stew thickens.

9. 9

   Serve hot with mashed potatoes and enjoy!