Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, combine cubed beef and seasoned flour. Toss well, shaking off any excess flour.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker turned to the sauté mode. Working in batches, brown seasoned meat in a single layer,1-2 minutes per side. Transfer browned meat to plate.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pressure cooker. Add onion and garlic, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until onions begin to soften,1-2 minutes. Stir in dry red wine and cook, scraping and stirring to dissolve any browned bits.

Step 4

Return beef to pressure cooker, along with seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Close the pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 18 minutes.

Step 5

Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Stir in celery, carrots, and potatoes. Relock the pressure cooker, Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 5 minutes.