Classic Beef Stew
Fall in love with this timeless classic all over again! Perfect for busy families, this comforting fave is effortlessly prepared in a programmable pressure cooker or slow cooker. With its rich, savoury, rosemary- and thyme-infused sauce and tender beef, this is a big ol’ bowl of nostalgia that’ll keep everyone happy and full.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 lbs (900 g) cubed stewing beef
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) potatoes
- 1 pkg Classic Beef Stew Seasoning
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
Preparation
- Program to SAUTÉ. Heat oil; add beef and cook until browned.
- Meanwhile, cut carrots and potatoes into 1⁄2" cubes. Place in pressure cooker. Add seasoning, water, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine.
- Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Program to HIGH pressure, and set the time to 35 min. It will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
- When cook time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 15 min.
- Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release handle to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
- Stir in peas, then serve.
- Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook until browned.
- Meanwhile, cut carrots and potatoes into 1⁄2" cubes. Place in slow cooker. Add seasoning, water, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low 8 hr.
- Stir in peas, then serve.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(about 1 cup): Calories 260, Fat 10 g (Saturated 3 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars g), Protein 21 g.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 slice bread, 2 cups leafy greens, and 1 tbsp Epicure dressing.