Turn on the sauté option of your Instant Pot. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir for about 1-2 minutes, until translucent.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
Add 1 pound ground beef and cook until browned, stirring from time to time.
1 pound lean ground beef
Stir in 1-2 sticks chopped celery, 4 large chopped carrots, 4 medium chopped potatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes.
4 large carrots, 4 medium potatoes, 1-2 sticks celery, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves, and salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using) to taste.
4 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, Italian seasoning
Stir in canned vegetables.
2 cups vegetables
Close the lid and make sure the valve is in the Sealing position. Turn to Manual on high pressure and set the time to 8 minutes.
When 8 minutes is up, let the pressure release naturally. If you are in a rush, wait 10 minutes, then carefully release it manually. Carefully open the lid. Stir, serve, and enjoy!