There are evenings when I want the comfort of a proper stew but don’t have hours to let it simmer on the stove. This is the recipe I reach for on those days. The pressure cooker does the slow work for you, turning beef tender in a short time, while mushrooms and carrots soften into a rich, savory sauce. It fills the kitchen with a familiar smell and feels grounding by the time you sit down. A small spoon of butter stirred in at the end gives the stew a gentle richness that ma