Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

I swear my electric pressure cooker is one of my best friends in the kitchen. I love it so much because it can do hours of cooking within minutes! This thing is like the microwave version of the crock pot (without the harmful rays of course). If you haven't ever tried one, it's well  worth the purchase. Especially if you need to make meals super fast and you're like me and can't think 8-10 hours ahead to put it into the crockpot...

(Remember, I don't get paid for ANY of the opinions on my website so this is honest to true-ness how I really feel!)

Now, I know not all of you may have a pressure cooker so there's some suggestions at the bottom if you want to try this out in the crockpot. The key is to get your stew meat nice and tender so it almost melts in your mouth. Sound tasty? It is. :)

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Adapted by jalene from a recipe off allrecipes.com

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb cubed stew meat
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cups gluten free beef broth
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano (optional)
• 1/2 tsp majoram (optional)
• 2 & 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 & 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

(PS- you can add in celery too if you prefer or any other tasty veggie. Simply make sure they all equal to 5 cups. So for example I've done 2 cups carrots, 2 cups potatoes, and 2 cups celery before.) 

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Directions: 

1. In your pressure cooker add the meat, onion, broth, salt, pepper, oregano & majoram (if using). Seal the lid and cook for 25 minutes on High Pressure, with a quick release at the end. If you're using frozen stew meat you will have to increase this time or thaw your meat before. 
2. Add your potatoes and carrots, seal the lid and cook for 11 minutes on High Pressure, with a quick release. Remove from heat and serve. 

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Store any leftovers covered in the fridge or you can also FREEZE this soup in ziplock bags for later use! 

Don't have a pressure cooker? 
You can cook this in your crockpot!

Simply add the meat, onions, spices, and gluten free beef broth to your crockpot and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the carrots and potatoes and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours or until the veggies are tender to your liking. NOTE: You may or may not need to add more liquid as it cooks so adjust it accordingly.