A hearty and tasty beef stew that was cooked just right in a pressure cooker. Perfect for a meal that makes you feel good.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes. 1 onion, diced. 3 carrots, sliced. 3 potatoes, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup beef broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp paprika. 2 tbsp tomato paste.

Instructions: Season beef stew meat with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Turn on the pressure cooker and select 'Saute' function. Add a bit of oil and saute the seasoned beef until browned on all sides. Add onions and garlic, saute until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste. Pour in beef broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Cancel 'Saute' function, secure the lid, and set the pressure cooker to 'High Pressure' for 25 minutes. Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and hearty beef stew!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Rich beef stew with winter vegetables

Ropa Vieja, a classic Cuban dish, translates to 'old clothes' in Spanish due to its shredded appearance resembling torn clothing. This slow cooker version makes it easy to prepare this flavorful and tender beef stew.

Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steak. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 cup beef broth. 1/4 cup tomato paste. 2 teaspoons ground cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

Instructions: Put the flank steak in the crock pot. Put green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onions, and garlic that has been minced on top of the steak. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to a different bowl and mix them together. The tomato sauce should be poured over the steak and vegetables in the slow cooker. For 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, cover and cook until the steak is soft. Take the steak out of the slow cooker when it's done cooking and shred it with two forks. Add the cut up steak back to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce and vegetables. Serve hot with chopped fresh cilantro on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 on high or 480 on low

With its tender beef, sweet and savory flavors from dried fruits, and fragrant spices, this Moroccan Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish.

Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef stew meat, cubed. 2 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 carrots, sliced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 cup beef broth. 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped. 1/4 cup raisins. 2 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1 tsp ground ginger. 1/2 tsp ground coriander. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh cilantro for garnish.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until they get soft. Put in the beef stew meat and cook it until all sides are browned. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried apricots, raisins, and spices, and mix them in. Once it starts to simmer, turn down the heat and cover. Between 1.5 and 2 hours, or until the beef is soft, let the stew cook. Add pepper and salt to taste. Add fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

This slow cooker beef stew is comfort food at its finest. Tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and savory herbs come together in a rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold day.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed. 4 potatoes, diced. 4 carrots, sliced. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 4 cups beef broth. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, toss beef with flour until coated. Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir ingredients to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

A hearty and comforting beef tomato stew that is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, making the meat and vegetables tender and full of flavor.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 4 carrots, sliced. 4 potatoes, diced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 cup beef broth. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, put beef stew meat, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Add pepper and salt to taste. Mix everything together by stirring. On low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, cover and cook until the beef is soft and the vegetables are done.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This hearty beef stew is great for cold days because it's warm and comforting. It's full of tender beef, tasty vegetables, and fragrant herbs that have been cooked in a rich broth until they are just right.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes. 4 carrots, sliced. 3 potatoes, diced. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups beef broth. 1/4 cup tomato paste. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1 bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into the stew. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

A hearty and tasty beef stew cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker, served over a bed of cheese grits. The root vegetables give it a nice earthy taste and make it a healthy, filling meal.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed. 1 onion, chopped. 3 carrots, peeled and sliced. 3 potatoes, peeled and diced. 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped. 4 cups beef broth. 1 cup red wine. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup quick-cooking grits. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Add salt and pepper to the beef stew meat. Salt and pepper the beef in the pressure cooker until it turns brown. Put in the chopped onion and garlic and cook them until they get soft. To clean the pot, add red wine and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom. Don't forget to add the beef broth and dried thyme and rosemary. Mix well. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and turn it on to high pressure. Let it cook for 20 minutes. While the stew is cooking, follow the directions on the package to make the cheesy grits. Add cheddar cheese shreds and mix well. When the food is done, carefully open the lid and let the pressure out of the cooker. Put the beef stew on top of the cheese grits and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Pressure cooker beef stew with root vegetables and cheesy grits is a hearty meal that you will love!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes