Beef Stew With Mashed Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in mixed vegetables, tomatoes, gravy, marjoram and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic salt to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potatoes (dry) and parsley. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff potatoes with fork. Serve stew over potatoes.

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef cubes with salt and pepper.
• Press the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot.
• Add oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, sear outside of beef cubes for a few minutes (we aren't cooking the meat, just searing the outside!). Set meat aside.
• Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they vegetables start to get tender and turn golden brown.
• Add in tomato paste with the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute.
• Pour in the cranberry juice, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any of the browned bits on the bottom (this will prevent the burn notice).
• Add the beef back into the pot.
• Dump in the tomatoes, beef broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, and dash of cloves. Also add more salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Turn knob to SEALING (not venting).
• Press the PRESSURE COOK button and set timer for 30 minutes. Let pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE (for at least 10 minutes, but the longer you can let it sit, the more tender it will be!).
• Throw away the bay leaf.
• Serve beef stew over hot mashed potatoes (these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are our favorite!)

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender., About 30 minutes before serving, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pan; add the sour cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash until smooth., Set aside 12 peas for garnish. Add remaining peas to the slow cooker. Increase heat to high. In a bowl, whisk the flour, water and remaining salt until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened., Divide stew among six bowls. Place mashed potatoes in large resealable plastic bag; cut a 2-in. hole in one corner. Pipe ghost potatoes onto stew; garnish with reserved peas.