Step 1

1 Set a programmable multicooker (such as an Instant Pot) to SAUTE

Step 2

2 Let the pot heat for 2 minutes, then add the ghee or oil, onion and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and saute until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes

Step 3

3 Season the beef all over with the remaining salt and the pepper

Step 4

4 Working in batches, add the meat to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, about 2 minutes

Step 5

5 As each batch browns, transfer it to a clean plate

Step 6

6 When all the meat is browned, press the CANCEL button

Step 7

7 Return the browned meat and any accumulated juices to the pot and add the mushrooms, broth, garlic, coconut aminos, if using, and thyme, and stir until combined

Step 8

8 Make sure the steam valve is sealed

Step 9

9 Select PRESSURE (HIGH) and set to 20 minutes

Step 10

10 (It may take about 5 minutes for the appliance to come to pressure before cooking begins

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Step 12

12 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, arrowroot or cornstarch and water

Step 13

13 After 20 minutes, release the pressure manually by moving the pressure-release handle to venting, covering your hand with a towel or oven mitt

Step 14

14 Never put your hands or face near the vent when releasing steam

Step 15

15 Stir in the sour cream mixture, return the pot to SAUTE and bring the sauce to a boil

Step 16

16 Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and is creamy, adding more broth if desired, 2 to 3 minutes

Step 17

17 Turn the appliance off and serve over the desired grain or starch

Step 18

18 NOTE: Coconut aminos, a brown liquid seasoning made from the fermented sap of the coconut palm blossom, is gluten- and soy-free

Step 19

19 If you don’t have coconut aminos, you can use soy sauce or simply omit

Step 20

20 VARIATION: To use a slow cooker: Brown the meat and onion on the stovetop, then transfer them to the slow cooker

Step 21

21 Increase the broth to 1 1/4 cups, add all of the remaining ingredients except the sour cream mixture, cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours

Step 22

22 Stir in the sour cream mixture and continue as directed

Step 23

23 (If you want your slow-cooked sauce thicker, you can transfer it to the stovetop before adding the sour cream mixture

Step 24

24 Place it in a pan over medium high heat and cook it, stirring frequently, until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes

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