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Mom's Beef Stew

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Natural Release15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion cut into eighths
  • 2 large potatoes 1½ inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery 1½ inch pieces
  • 3 large carrots 1½ inch pieces
  • 2 tomatoes peeled and cut into eighths
  • 2 oz 3 inch knob fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds boneless beef short rib
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 6 cups water may need more for Stovetop

Instructions

Electric Pressure Cooker

  • In the inner cooking pot of an electric pressure cooker, add onion, potatoes, celery, carrots, tomatoes and ginger.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Add beef to the top of the vegetables.
  • Add enough water to just cover the ingredients.
  • Close and lock the lid, making sure the steam knob is on Sealing/Locked. Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
  • Once the pressure cooking is done, natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.

Stovetop

  • In a large stock pot, add beef, onion, potatoes, celery, carrots, tomatoes, ginger, salt and ground pepper.
  • Add enough water to just cover the ingredients.
  • On high heat, bring the pot to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and let simmer for 1½-2 hours.