Select sauté function. Spray generously with cooking spray and add stew ground beef. When mostly browned, add stew meat and brown edges slightly. Turn off the cooker.
Add seasonings, tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce. Place lid on pressure cooker and select "Meat/Stew" setting for 15 minutes. Allow 8 minutes of naturally release, then release any remaining pressure. Serve with a tbsp of cheese per serving if desired.
Slow Cooker
Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and brown ground beef. Add to bottom of slow cooker. Return skillet to heat and add stew meat, lightly browning the sides. Add to slow cooker.
Add seasonings, tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker. Place lid on the cooker and select low heat for 7 hours.
Serve with a tbsp of cheese per serving if desired.