Hearty Tomato & Roasted Garlic Beef Stew

Servings	Prep Time
8servings	20minutes

Cook Time

40minutes

Servings	Prep Time
8servings	20minutes

Cook Time

40minutes

Ingredients

2tbls vegetable oil, divided
2-1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2tsp kosher salt
1tsp ground black pepper
8oz mushrooms, quartered
1large onion chopped
2tbls Worcestershire sauce
3large carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3ribs celery, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
1jar (24 ounces) RAGU® Kettle Cooked Roasted Garlic Sauce
1cup frozen peas

Instructions

Set electric pressure cooker to Sauté for 10 min. Add 1 tablespoon oil to insert; heatuntil shimmering. Meanwhile, season beef with salt & pepper. Working in batches,brown meat on all sides. Transfer to clean bowl.
Add remaining oil, mushrooms and onions to insert. Cook 2-3 min. or until slightlysoftened, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and Worcestershire; gently scrape anybrowned bits with wooden spoon. Return beef and any cooking juices to insert. Addcarrots, celery, thyme and sauce. Stir well. Close and lock lid. Cook on High Pressurefor 30 min.
Quick release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid. Stir in frozen peas.

Recipe Notes

TIP:

For a thicker stew, stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch combined with 1 tablespoon water into prepared stew. Cook on Sauté for 2 min. while stirring until slightly thickened.

To Prepare on the Stovetop:

Brown meat and vegetables in hot oil in large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat, working in batches if necessary. Stir in all remaining ingredients except peas. Cover with lid. Simmer on low heat 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas.