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There’s something admittedly warm and fuzzy about spending an entire Sunday cooking up a good beef stew, but with the right recipe, stews no longer have to be weekend-only extravaganzas. We love that we can have this savory winter warmer on the table in two hours or less, and the fragrant combination of chocolate, mustard, and browned beef makes this a satisfyingly rich, hearty meal for a winter day. This is a good technique for pressure-cooking any stew—try other meats and spices for different flavors. Make extra and keep it in the freezer for a lazy day. It’s even delicious as hearty brunch food when topped with a <a href="/activities/perfect-yolks">Perfect Yolk</a>.