Step 1

Add all ingredients EXCEPT for the noodles into the slow cooker. Stir gently.

Step 2

Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8.

Step 3

Add preferred noodles and cook on HIGH an additional 15-20 minutes or until noodles are soft.

Step 4

Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot & beef. Cook until beef is browned, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 5

Add celery, carrots, and onion & cook for a 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.

Step 6

Add the broth and water. If needed, use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pressure cooker to remove any bits that stuck to it. Make sure you scrape it well to avoid burning during cooking.

Step 7

Stir beef back into the pot along with all the salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary.

Step 8

Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.

Step 9

When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.

Step 10

Open lid & stir in uncooked pasta. You can either turn off pressure cooker, close the lid, and let it sit for  5-10 minutes or you can turn the pressure cooker to warm (or low saute) and let it cook with the lid off.