Mom's Beef Stew (Pressure Cooker)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 lbs rump roast
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, cut up
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 celery ribs, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 potatoes, cut into chunks
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2-2 cups water
• 1-2 beef bouillon cubes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the roast into chunks, about 1 inch (or larger if that is your preference). Heat oil in bottom of pressure cooker until hot and add the meat all at once (do not turn for at least 1 minute - you really want to let the meat sear - this gives the stew such yummy flavor.

2. 2

   Stir the meat, letting it brown on all sides. Add the chopped garlic, stir for 1 minute, then add the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, parsley, water and optional beef bouillon(the bouillon gives a stronger flavor - you can also wait to see how it comes out, and if you feel that it's not flavorful enough, you can add the beef bouillon and boil the stew for a minute or so).

3. 3

   Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat.

4. 4

   Cook 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool pot immediately and serve. ENJOY!

6. 6

   Optional ingredients - you can add some chopped tomatoes if you'd like before cooking, or after bringing it to pressure, you can throw in some canned mushrooms or frozen peas and heat thoroughly.