Creating Instant Pot Beef Stew can be simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut beef, carrots, potatoes, and onion. Mince the garlic.
2. Sauté the Beef: Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to enhance the flavor.
5. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
6. Add Remaining Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Add the remaining beef broth, carrots, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
7. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and switch the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ mode. Set it for 35 minutes on high pressure.
8. Natural Release: Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 10 minutes before carefully switching the valve to ‘venting.’
9. Thicken the Stew (optional): If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry. Stir it into the pot and sauté for a few minutes until thickened.
10. Serve: Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Following these steps will guide you in creating this amazing dish with ease.