Can I use an Instant Pot to make beef bourguignon?

If you're a fan of hearty French cuisine, beef bourguignon is likely one of your favorite dishes. This classic slow-cooked stew is usually made on the stovetop or in the oven, but what if you don't have access to those methods? Can you make it in an Instant Pot? The answer is yes! Here's how:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups red wine (preferably burgundy)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 12 small onions (frozen pearl onions work well too)
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Set your Instant Pot to "saute" mode and heat up the olive oil.

2. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Add the onion to the pot and cook for a few minutes until softened.

4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables in pot; stir well.

6. Pour in red wine slowly while stirring with a whisk or wooden spoon.

7. Pour in beef broth slowly while stirring with whisk or wooden spoon.

8. Stir in tomato paste until combined

9. Sprinkle thyme over mixture

10.add chuck roast pieces; stir well

11.Season again with salt and pepper as needed

12.Add carrots

13.Close lid on Instant Pot

14.Set Pressure Cooker setting on high pressure followed by a 45-minute cook time.

15.Once done, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release of any remaining pressure.

16.Serve with crusty bread and garnish with chopped fresh parsley

Making beef bourguignon in your Instant Pot is a great way to save time without sacrificing flavor. You can have this delicious, hearty dish on the table in under an hour. So why not give it a try? Bon appétit!