Beer Braised Chipotle In Adobo Beef Stew

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8

An EJ original!

2 lbs boneless short ribs of beef, cut into chunks, I get mine from Costco 

3 T clarified butter

1/2 of a chipotle in adobo, mashed, these vary in heat so you never know what the heat will be

3 T double strength tomato paste, in the tube

2 T roasted garlic, mashed

1 onion, chopped

1 small beer or half of a large

1/2 c water

4 large red potatoes, cut into chunks

4 large carrots, chunked 

Smoked Salt and pepper

Fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh oregano

1/2 t sugar

Set instant pot to sauté and add 3 tablespoons of clarified butter. Heat and add chipotle, garlic, sugar, herbs and onion. 

Sauté until onions are translucent, then add the beef.

Brown.

Add tomato paste, beer and water.

Set to meat setting and add 45 minutes to cook time.

Use pressure to cook.

After 45 minutes, place hand towel over vent, release pressure. 

Add potatoes and carrots, bring pressure back up and cook 12 minutes.

Remove pressure and enjoy.