Classic Beef and Tomato Stew

Step 1

Drizzle olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot on medium high heat until oil is hot and glistening.  Add cubed beef and sear meat on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, until meat and veggies are tender. Serve and enjoy!

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil in the bowl of your instant pot and turn on the sauté function. Wait until it’s nice and heated then add meat, browning on all sides.

Step 4

Add the rest of your ingredients, seal the instant pot and select the meat/stew setting (about 35 minutes).

Step 5

Once cooking is complete, let the instant pot sit for about 12 minutes then release the steam by placing the valve to the venting position.  Serve and enjoy!

Step 6

Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat until oil is hot and glistening.  Add cubed beef and sear meat on all sides, about 5 minutes.  (You could also skip the browning step and just add the raw meat to your crock pot, but browning the meat adds more depth of flavor!)

Step 7

Once the meat is browned, add it to your crock pot along with the rest of ingredients, cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.  Serve and enjoy!