Instant Pot Bourbon Beef Stew | Easy Fall Comfort Food Recipe

Set the Instant Pot to sauté on high (or 'more').

Add 3 tablespoons of avocado oil and let it heat up until hot.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 pounds of stew meat with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to coat the meat.

Add the coated meat to the hot Instant Pot and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.

Remove the browned meat from the pot, scraping the bottom to get the flour and brown bits.

Pour in 1/2 cup of bourbon to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom while it reduces.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1.5 cups of beef broth to the pot, stirring to combine and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom.

Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 3 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon each of dried basil, thyme, dill, and rosemary to the pot.

Return the browned meat to the pot, including any drippings, and stir to combine.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.

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