A comforting beef stew made in the pressure cooker. Great over mashed potatoes, too.
There's nothing better than a comforting bowl of beef stew on a chilly day! This recipe can be served either as a hearty stew or as a rich gravy over mashed potatoes.
Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · Total 55 min
Place stew meat in electric pressure cooker. Add tomatoes, grape juice, carrots, celery, onion, bouillon, water, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
Place lid on top and secure. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. When time expires, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then use the quick release method. Put stew on simmer.
In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water. While stirring, gradually pour the mixture into the stew to thicken.
Serve in a bowl as a stew, or over mashed potatoes.
