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Instant Pot Italian Herb Hamburger Stew with Barley
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Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is no longer pink.
  • Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
  • Add the carrots, green beans, barley, diced tomatoes with their juice, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
  • Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Stir the stew before serving.

Notes

Rinse the barley before adding it to reduce excess starch and keep the broth clearer. Leftovers thicken further in the refrigerator, so add a splash of broth when reheating. The stew holds well for three days in an airtight container.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Instant Pot