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Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

This Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe is the ultimate one-pot wonder; rich, hearty, and ready in under an hour! With melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender vegetables, and bold flavor, it’s comfort food made easy. No babysitting the stove required; just set it, forget it, and devour it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Easy Dinner ideas, Main Course, Meat Meal
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast - cut into 1½-inch chunks
  • Salt & pepper - to taste
  • 1 large onion - diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 4 carrots - peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes - chopped Yukon gold or red work well
  • 2 celery stalks - sliced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional for added flavor
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch to thicken - optional

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Cutting board & knife

Method
 

  1. Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add oil and brown the beef chunks in batches. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire (if using). Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and bay leaf. Pour in the rest of the beef broth.
  5. Lock the lid. Set to “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” on HIGH for 35 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  7. (Optional) Mix arrowroot or cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the stew. Use “Sauté” to simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  8. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a splash of red wine to deglaze.
  • Want more veggies? Add green beans, mushrooms, or parsnips.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for 3 months.
Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe