Stew Beef with Beans Over White Rice in my Instant Pot

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are often cheaper and healthier, but require soaking.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: bulk rice

Brown rice is healthier, while buying in bulk can save money.

Drain the dark red kidney beans.

Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot until hot.

Add beef stew seasoning mix and brown the beef until it changes color, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Add 2 cups of water and a packet of Lipton onion soup mix to the pot.

Optionally add smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, thyme, and Jamaican ground allspice for extra flavor.

Drain the beans and add them to the pot, mixing well.

Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes, manually release the pressure.

Add cornstarch to thicken the stew and some red onions for additional flavor.

Sauté for about 3 minutes to finish cooking the onions and thicken the stew.

Serve the stew over cooked white rice, which has been prepared with garlic salt, pepper, and butter.

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