Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup diced onion

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a 6- or 8-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and meat, season with salt and pepper, and saute in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove meat to a plate. Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Return meat to the pot and stir in 1 1/4 cups water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cancel Saute function.
3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Blend remaining 1/4 cup water with flour in a small bowl. Gradually stir into the meat mixture and select Saute function. Heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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