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Step 1
Start by soaking the white beans in a bowl overnight in 5 cups of water. They should roughly double in size the next day and yield close to 4 cups of beans
Step 2
Season the meat with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Step 3
Add the vegetable oil to the instant pot (or a regular pot if you're using stovetop directions) along with the meat and sear for 5-6 minutes on sauté mode, flipping on all sides until browned
Step 4
Meanwhile finely dice the onions, then add them to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to help the onions cook down
Step 5
Add 5 tablespoons of tomato paste and stir with the onions and the meat, allowing it to caramelize for 2-3 minutes
Step 6
Add the drained beans along with 5.5 cups of water, 1 and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix everything together
Step 7
Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. If you're using the stovetop, boil everything for 1 to 1.5 hours until meat and beans are tender. You may need to replenish the water as the level goes down, so check on it every 20 minutes or so adjust
Step 8
Manually release the pressure and open the lid. Check the stew for seasoning and simmer it for 10-15 minutes on sauté mode. This step will help thicken the stew broth and balance all the flavours
Step 9
Serve with white rice, salad, and some yogurt and enjoy