Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
A popular French beef stew, this rich bourguignon can be quickly prepared using an Instant Pot.
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Instructions
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Using the Instant Pot's sauté function, brown onion and bacon; remove them.
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Add vegetable oil, then brown dried beef cubes on all sides in the pot; season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in minced garlic for one minute.
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Return bacon and onions to the pot; add carrots, red wine, beef stock, beef base, bay leaves, tied herb sprigs, and tomato paste. Sauté for 2 minutes, scraping the pot bottom.
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Cancel sauté, seal the Instant Pot, and pressure cook on high for 35 minutes. Perform a 10-minute natural pressure release, then quick release remaining pressure.
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While cooking, combine flour and butter to create a beurre manié.
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Remove bay leaves and herb sprigs. With the sauté function on, add mushrooms and pearl onions (if using); cook for 5 minutes until tender.
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Stir in the beurre manié and cook for 2 minutes until the stew thickens. Adjust seasoning.
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Serve with desired sides and garnish with parsley.