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Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Beef Stew: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights

A hearty Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe that's perfect for busy nights, blending flavors of tender beef and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Boneless Beef Chuck Roast or pre-cut stew meat
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for browning the meat
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Unsalted Beef Stock or low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste for flavor and thickness
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce for added depth
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning or dried thyme/oregano as alternatives
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 3 cups Carrots sliced
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 cup Water for cornstarch slurry

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add olive oil and heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then brown in batches for approximately 8 minutes until golden.
  3. Remove beef and add chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom to loosen any stuck bits.
  5. Add remaining beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Return beef to the pot, layering carrots and potatoes on top.
  6. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for 10 minutes of natural pressure release before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the stew. Activate the sauté function and simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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