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Servings: 12
Equipment
Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
1poundelk meatcubed (Substitute venison, beef, or other red meat.)
5potatoespeeled and cubed (If you like peels, leave them on.)
2carrotschopped
1small butternut squashpeeled, cleaned, and chopped
1small white onionsliced
4garlic clovespeeled and minced
2cupsbeef broth
2cupswater
1tablespoontomato paste
1tablespoonWorcestershire
1teaspoonsea salt
1/4teaspoonRosemary spice
1/2 teaspoonground cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Turn your Instant Pot, or other multipurpose electric pressure cooker, to the Sauté or brown function. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the cubed elk meat. Stir the elk meat until all sides are browned. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Place the lid on and turn it to the locking position. Make sure the vent/valve is closed. Turn the pot’s setting to the stew function and cook for 45 minutes. Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions for releasing the pressure on the pot before opening the lid.