Excellent ++ Vegetable Beef Soup ~ Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot

beef stew meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and sodium.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned potatoes

Cauliflower lowers carbs and adds fiber.

Turn on the Ninja Foodi and select the sear/saute function on high.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and let it heat up.

Season 1 pound of beef short ribs with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, rubbing it into the meat.

Once the oil is hot, add the short ribs to the pot and sear on all sides for about 3 minutes until browned.

Remove the short ribs and set them aside.

Add 1 Vidalia onion cut into chunks, 2 carrots broken in half, and 2 stalks of celery to the pot.

Place the seared short ribs back into the pot on their meat side down.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth.

Add the remaining salt and pepper used for the short ribs, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves.

Seal the pressure lid and ensure the valve is set to seal.

Select the pressure cooking function and set it to high for 30 minutes.

Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a full natural release for about 20-30 minutes.

Remove the beef ribs from the pot and set them on a cutting board.

Remove the vegetables from the pot and add in fresh vegetables as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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