Classic (Paleo) Beef Stew
This hearty Paleo beef stew is a comforting and rich dish made easy with a pressure cooker. Tender beef chunks, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs come together for a quick yet flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into chunks
- 3 carrots chopped up
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- to taste olive oil for browning
- to taste dried thyme
- to taste dried rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a big pressure cooker over medium heat. Once hot, add beef chunks and brown them all over to develop flavor and color.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic into the pot with beef. Cook for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add chopped carrots and celery plus dried thyme and rosemary. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
- Seal lid tight and heat to build pressure, which takes about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to maintain steady pressure once the steam cue sounds.
- Cook under pressure for 90 to 120 minutes (1.5 to 2 hours).
- Turn off heat and perform natural release for 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully open valve for quick release. Beef should be tender and vegetables soft.
Notes
Serve warm for a hearty, comforting meal. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat as needed.