Name: Instant Pot® Stew Using Frozen Meat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Avocado oil - 1 tablespoon; Onion, finely diced - 1 large; Garlic, finely chopped - 3 cloves; Dry red wine - ¼ cup; Beef broth - 2 cups; Thyme - 1 teaspoon; Dried parsley - 1 teaspoon; Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon; Bay leaf - 1; Salt, or to taste - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon; Cubed beef stew meat, frozen - 2 (1 pound) packages; Baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces - 5 large; Carrots, sliced - 6 medium; Celery ribs, sliced - 3; Water - 2 tablespoons; Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Stew Using Frozen Meat

1. Avocado oil 1 tablespoon

2. Onion, finely diced 1 large

3. Garlic, finely chopped 3 cloves

4. Dry red wine ¼ cup

5. Beef broth 2 cups

6. Thyme 1 teaspoon

7. Dried parsley 1 teaspoon

8. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon

9. Bay leaf 1

10. Salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon

11. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

12. Tomato paste 1 tablespoon

13. Cubed beef stew meat, frozen 2 (1 pound) packages

14. Baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 5 large

15. Carrots, sliced 6 medium

16. Celery ribs, sliced 3

17. Water 2 tablespoons

18. Cornstarch 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Stew Using Frozen Meat

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.