Short Rib Stew with Biscuit Topping

Directions

• In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip short ribs in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Press saute function on a large multi-cooker; select beef setting. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in inner pot. Brown beef in batches. Remove from insert.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, onion, chopped carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 2 tablespoons flour until blended. Gradually stir in stock and wine until smooth. Return beef to inner pot; stir in poultry seasoning, bay leaf and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
• Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom setting. Set to long cook time (60 minutes). Start.
• Quick-release pressure. Stir in pearl onions and carrot pieces. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 2 minutes. Start.
• Quick-release pressure. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 biscuit topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Gently stir in milk (mixture will be very thick). Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls over beef mixture. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fry function; select bake setting. Press timer; set to 13 minutes. Start. Cook until a toothpick inserted in biscuits comes out clean. Sprinkle with thyme before serving.