For many parents, the end of the school year begins a long, challenging stretch of unstructured time when children need something to do. Social media personalities are rushing to fill the gap by suggesting activities to inspire parents and kids alike to make the most of their time off. The term “bucket list” was popularized by a 2007 film of the same name. It originally denoted an inventory of experiences Adventure Awaits Craft a Bucket List of Fun Activities for Your Kids
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
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“summer bucket list,” one YouTuber, Advice by Angel, suggested no less than 70 summer
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Ingredients
• 2 cups beef broth • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp dried thyme • 1 bay leaf • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed • 1 onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 carrots, diced • 2 stalks celery, diced • 2 potatoes, diced
Directions 1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heat olive oil. 2. Add beef and cook until browned, then add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. 3. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 4. Secure the lid and set the pressure cook feature to high for 30 minutes. 5. When the stew is done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure. Serve and enjoy!
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