Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients (13)

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 5 cups water, divided
• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 medium carrots, halved widthwise
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water