Instant Pot Beef Stew
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Instant Pot Beef Stew, a perfect dish for family dinners or cozy gatherings. The tender beef melds beautifully with hearty potatoes and vibrant carrots in a rich, savory broth, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast (or beef stew meat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups unsalted beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Cut beef into cubes if using chuck roast.
- Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Brown half of the beef with salt and pepper for about 4 minutes on each side, then transfer to a bowl.
- Repeat browning with the remaining beef.
- Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic for another minute.
- Deglaze pot with beef stock and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in tomato paste and soy sauce, then return beef to pot along with carrots and potatoes on top.
- Close lid, set to high pressure for 35 minutes, and let naturally release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing any steam.
- Remove bay leaf and thicken stew with cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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