Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat or beef sirloin, sliced into strips or cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, but adds depth)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz egg noodles (or any pasta of choice)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Sear the Beef:
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the beef in batches to sear on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. You want the beef to be browned but not cooked through. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- Sauté the Onions and Garlic:
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pot:
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard (if using), and stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (this adds flavor!).
- Pressure Cook:
- Return the seared beef to the pot, and add the thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing.
- Select Pressure Cook (or Manual) on high for 15 minutes.
- Quick Release Pressure:
- When the cooking time is up, do a quick release to release the pressure. Open the lid once the pin drops.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Stir the beef mixture. If you want to cook the egg noodles directly in the Instant Pot, add them now.
- Pour in enough beef broth (or water) to just cover the noodles. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged.
- Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on Pressure Cook (high) for 4 minutes.
- Make it Creamy:
- Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release again and carefully open the lid.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully combined. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the mixture. Let it simmer on Sauté mode for a couple of minutes to thicken.
- Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot!