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How to Make Instant Pot® Tuscan Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to turn cooler and the days become shorter, there's nothing quite like a hearty stew to warm you up and comfort you. This Instant Pot® Tuscan Stew is the perfect recipe to make when you want a filling, flavorful meal that's easy to prepare.

With its rich, Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this stew is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. The combination of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and savory seasonings create a dish that's both satisfyi...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup dry navy beans
  • ⅔ ounce dry kidney beans
  • ⅔ ounce dry black beans
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Combine navy, kidney, and black beans in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with 6 cups water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrots, and celery until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well coated. Pour in stock and water. Add kielbasa, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Release pressure on the beans using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring stew back to a boil. Add the beans and orzo. Boil until orzo is soft and flavors come together, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

    • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1622mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 478mg

    Categories

    Italian recipes
    Stew recipes
    Instant pot recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Tuscan recipes