Whole 30 Beef Stew

My electric pressure cooker has been quite perfect lately for fast delicious meals! 

This beef stew was made in the pressure cooker but could easily be made on the stove or in the oven. 

2 lbs stew beef cut into large pieces seasoning with salt and pepper

1 onion cut into large pieces

3 fresh garlic cloves minced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 carrots cut into large pieces

3 pieces of celery cut into large pieces

1-2 potatoes (depending on size) cut into large chunks 

1 cup of mushrooms cut in half

1 cup whole Brussels sprouts with ends cut off

2 cups water

2 bay leaves

1/2 tbsp dried rosemary or 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

1 tsp dried thyme or a small handful of fresh thyme

Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

Arrowroot for thickening

1. Heat pressure cooker to meat setting and add olive oil and garlic. When heated add meat, onions and vinegar and cook till meat is browned. 

2. Add all other ingredients to pressure cooker, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle top with about 1 tbsp of arrowroot (if you like a thicker stew). 

3. Turn setting to meat and set for 35 minutes. 

4. When done follow instruction to open cooker and stir. Serve immediately! 

Enjoy!