WITH THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF HOLIDAY MONTHS, quick and easy weeknight dinners are a must. Pressure cookers and slow cookers make dinner a “set it and forget it” affair. Simply prep the recipe, fill the cooker, and let the appliance do the rest.
Beef Bourguignon
This hearty winter meal is ideal for Instant Pot cooking. With a few presses of a button, dinner is on the table in under an hour and served with your favorite mashed potatoes.
Makes 4 servings
5 slices bacon, cut into1-inch pieces¼ cup all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces1 (8-ounce) package fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered1 cup chopped yellow onion1 tablespoon minced garlic2 cups (¼-inch-thick) sliced carrot6 large fresh thyme sprigs1 cup Burgundy or other dry red wine¼ cup beef broth Mashed potatoes, to serveGarnish: fresh thyme sprigs
