INSTANT POT Beef Stew (Keto, Whole30®) | Thrive Market

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and can be a leaner option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious.

Cut chuck roast into 2-inch pieces.

Season beef liberally with salt and pepper.

Set Instant Pot to 'saute' mode and add extra virgin olive oil.

In batches, sear the beef until browned on all sides, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

Remove browned beef and add 8 ounces of quartered cremini mushrooms to the pot.

Let mushrooms sit without stirring to caramelize, then season with salt and pepper.

Deglaze the pot by scraping up the brown bits at the bottom.

Turn off the Instant Pot and return the beef to the pot along with its juices.

Add 1 can of crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup of tomato paste to the pot.

Add whole garlic cloves, chopped parsnip, celery, butternut squash, and frozen pearl onions.

Pour in red wine vinegar and add dried oregano, bay leaves, whole rosemary, and dried thyme.

Stir the mixture carefully to combine the seasonings.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing.

Select 'meat/stew' mode and set the timer for 25 minutes.

After cooking, quick release the pressure and check the stew.

Hit 'saute' mode to reduce excess liquid for a couple of minutes until thickened.

Chop parsley and sprinkle on top before serving.

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