INSTANT POT BEEF STEW

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds beef stew meat trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks
• 1 -2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning , divided
• 1/3 cup flour , use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed (leave out for keto)
• cooking oil
• 1 medium onion cut into large chunks
• 3-4 cloves garlic , minced
• 6 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine
• 4 medium Russet potatoes , peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (sub with cauliflower for low carb / keto)
• 1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (swap with pumpkin for low carb / keto)
• 3 medium carrots , peeled and cut into slices (leave out for low carb / keto)
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 cups beef broth , homemade or low sodium
• water as needed to cover the vegetables
• 1-2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for garnish
• 1/2 star anise , optional but adds SO much depth and flavor
• salt and pepper to taste

TO THICKEN STEW (OPTIONAL):

1. Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour , all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder+ 3 tablespoons cool water
2. Instant Pot , I have the 6 Quart DUO

Instructions
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