Savor the richness of this Provencal-Style Beef Stew, laced with dry red wine, stirred in a blend of aromatic herbs. Perfect comfort food for those colder months, this melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked beef stew will awaken your taste buds and warm your soul.
Season the beef with salt and pepper, evenly coating all sides.
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Set your pressure cooker to the saute setting and adjust for medium heat, then add olive oil.
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Once the oil is hot, brown the beef in batches, and remove it.
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Into the same pressure cooker, add carrots, onions and minced garlic. Cook and stir until golden brown, approximately 4-6 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
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Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.
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Return the browned beef chunks to the pressure cooker.
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Next, add undrained tomatoes, beef broth, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, bay leaf and a dash of ground cloves. Stir well.
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Press cancel, secure the lid, and close the pressure-release valve.
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Set the pressure-cooker on high pressure for 30 minutes.
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Allow ten minutes of natural pressure release, then use the quick release for any remaining pressure.
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Remove the bay leaf and serve the stew over hot cooked pasta.
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You can also store the stew in freezer-friendly containers. Cool and freeze, then warm up in a covered saucepan. Add a bit of broth if necessary for consistency.