Instant Pot Beef Stew

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tricia

1 ½ to 2 pounds beef stew meat trimmed and cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks

1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning , divided

⅓ 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 to 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 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 bay leaf

4 to 5 cups beef broth , homemade or low sodium

water as needed to cover the vegetables

1 to 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for garnish

½ star anise , optional but adds SO much depth and flavor

salt and pepper to taste

subheading: TO THICKEN STEW (OPTIONAL):

Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour , all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder+ 3 tablespoons cool water

Instant Pot , I have the 6 Quart DUO

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