Ingredients
1 boneless beef chuck roast or venison roast (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups chopped carrots1-1/2 cups chopped onion12 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup dry red wine1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/2 cup beef broth1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 bay leafDash ground clovesHot cooked pasta or mashed potatoes
Preparation
Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown beef in batches. Set aside.
Add carrots, onions and garlic to pressure cooker; cook and stir until the vegetables are golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits. Return beef to pressure cooker. Add tomatoes, broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, cloves and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press cancel.
Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted in beef should read at least 160°. Discard bay leaf. Serve with hot cooked pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional thyme.
