A hearty and nostalgic beef stew that's easy to make in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. It's packed with tender beef, veggies, and delicious seasonings that the whole family will enjoy.
1: Toss the cubed beef chuck in flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brown in a sauté pan with a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high heat just for a minute or two until beef is golden on both sides.
2: If skipping browning, add the seasoned coated beef straight into the Instant Pot.
3: Add the diced carrot, celery, onion, mushrooms, and potatoes to the Instant Pot.
4: Add the seasonings: salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, bay leaf, and garlic cloves.
5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and beef broth.
6: Pour the sauce over all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot, stir, and lock the lid on.
7: Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, and then let the steam naturally release for at least 10 minutes.
8: Once the pressure is released, check by venting, then open the lid and turn the Instant Pot onto 'SAUTE' for thickening.
9: Whisk together the flour and cool water in a small bowl, then add to the Instant Pot. Stir for 2-3 minutes on Sauté until the stew thickens.
10: Serve over Mashed Potatoes or Cauliflower Mash.
