# Instant pot beef stew (from Pressure Luck Cooking)

Video: [Instant Pot Best Beef Stew](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g) by [Pressure Luck Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/@PressureLuck).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$11.68 per serving, ~$46.71 for ~4 portions (assumed). * Estimate: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 medium onion
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 lb baby red potato
- 16 oz baby carrot
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz mushroom
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 bay leaf
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 oz packet au jus seasoning

## Steps

1. [1:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=66s) Chop the onions and celery.
2. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=85s) Slice the baby red potatoes in half and chop the baby carrots.
3. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=136s) Cut the chuck roast into bite-sized chunks.
4. [3:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=182s) Season the beef with garlic salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, then mix with hands.
5. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=201s) Heat extra virgin olive oil in the Instant Pot on saute mode.
6. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=208s) Add chopped onions, celery, and sliced mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
7. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=247s) Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
8. [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=253s) Add Worcestershire sauce and deglaze the pot.
9. [4:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=268s) Add the seasoned beef chunks and stir to lightly brown the edges.
10. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=305s) Stir in all-purpose flour to coat the beef.
11. [5:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=315s) Pour in dry red wine and beef broth.
12. [5:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=325s) Add dried rosemary, dried thyme, brown sugar, and bay leaves, then stir.
13. [5:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=334s) Top with sliced carrots and potatoes without stirring.
14. [6:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=370s) Secure lid in sealing position and pressure cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
15. [6:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=391s) Allow a 10-minute natural release, then perform a quick release.
16. [7:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=439s) Remove the bay leaves from the stew.
17. [7:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=440s) Stir in tomato paste, reserved celery tops, and au jus seasoning packet.
18. [8:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdMnG98h_g&t=494s) Let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- Instant Pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl

## What the video didn't say

- Exact yield servings not stated.
- Total prep and cook time not explicitly stated.
- Exact saute heat level on Instant Pot not specified beyond more/high setting.

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