Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Stew

Name: Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 pounds stew meat (cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch cubes); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola (or olive oil); 1/2 cup water; 1 sweet yellow onion (peeled and chopped); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary; 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cups beef broth; 2 carrots (peeled and chopped into 2 inch chunks); 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms (trimmed and quartered); 1 pound new mini potatoes or Yukon potatoes (halved); 1 cup pearl onions (fresh or frozen); 1 bunch thyme tied in a bundle; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water