Instant Pot® Italian Herb Beef Stew

Name: Instant Pot® Italian Herb Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds beef stew cubes (about 1-inch cubes); 1 tsp black pepper ground; 2 tbsps vegetable oil divided; 1 medium yellow onion chopped; 2 tbsps tomato paste; 4 tsps perfect pinch italian seasoning; 2 cups water; 2 packages brown gravy mix; 1 pound all-purpose potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks; 3/4 pound carrots cut into 1-inch chunks

Full of tender beef, hearty potatoes and the rich flavor of McCormick® Brown Gravy Mix, this filling, family-friendly beef stew is made right in your Instant Pot® - the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner round-up.

15m

PREP TIME

50m

COOK TIME

322

CALORIES

10

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef stew cubes, (about 1-inch cubes) Substitutions available
- boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
2 cups water
2 packages McCormick® Brown Gravy Mix
1 pound all-purpose potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks Substitutions available
- Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Pat beef dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in Instant Pot on Sauté setting. Add half of the beef to pot. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pot. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and beef. Remove beef; set aside.
2 Add onion to pot. Cook and stir 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in tomato paste and Italian Seasoning. Cook and stir 1 minute, until darkened in color. Add water to pot, stirring to scrape up any brown bits. Stir in Gravy Mix. Return beef to pot. Add potatoes and carrots. Close lid. Set Valve to Seal.
3 Set to cook for 25 minutes on HIGH PRESSURE/MANUAL. When done, allow pressure to release naturally. Open the lid once pressure inside the pot is completely released. (Check manufacturer’s manual for safe operating directions.) Serve immediately.