I made my first beef stew this week and it did not disappoint! I love a one pot meal and if you don’t already have an instant pot, I highly suggest getting one because it makes meal prep so easy and dinner is ready in minutes! Mine is currently on a major Black Friday sale for $60 so it’s a good time to get one if you don’t already have one! INGREDIENTS * 1 ½ pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 4 cups low sodium beef broth * 1 pound baby Dutch yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (I used white sweet potato instead) * 4 carrots, cut into slices * 4 ribs celery, cut into slices * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce * 1 teaspoon dried thyme * 1 teaspoon dried rosemary * ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika * 2 bay leaves * 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 cup frozen petite peas * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves INSTRUCTIONS * Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. * Set instant pot to high saute setting. Melt butter; add beef and cook until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
 * Stir in beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.
 * Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and bay leaves until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure
 * In a small bowl whisk together flour and 1/2 cup stew broth.
 * Select high sauté setting. Bring to a boil; stir in flour mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. 
 * Stir in peas until heated through, about 30 seconds. * Serve immediately and garnish with parsley LTKfoodie LTKHome