Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

a quick and convenient stew that tastes delicious!

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

384
Calories
12g
Fat
23g
Carbohydrates
42g
Protein
105mg
Cholesterol
1333mg
Sodium
Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

Recipe Description

This really is the Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe and I’m going to tell you why! I adore my instant pot – I got it last year and it has leaped to the top of my list of favorite appliances. It is a small multi-cooker that has replaced my slow cooker, my pressure cooker and my steamer! I’ve cut down on space and like the name suggests it makes my cooking way faster!

This recipe requires a small bit of prep to sear the beef but once that’s done, you just need to add all the ingredients to the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes! So simple – I couldn’t live without my Instant Pot – what about you?

To make Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sear the beef

    10 min
    Step 1 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef StewStep 1 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef StewStep 1 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Pour the olive oil into your instant pot and turn on the saute function. When the oil starts is hot, add the beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste. Cook until the beef is brown all over.

  2. 2

    Add beef broth

    2 min
    Step 2 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Pour the broth into the instant pot and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef StewStep 3 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.

  4. 4

    Close and cook

    45 min
    Step 4 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Close the lid and steam valve on your instant pot and cook the stew on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure to release gradually for 10 minutes before allowing a final quick release.

  5. 5

    Thicken the stew

    5 min
    Step 5 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef StewStep 5 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    In a small bowl or teacup, mix the cornstarch and cold water together. Stir the mixture into the stew until it thickens.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Serve this stew in large soup bowls with fresh bread on the side to soak up all the lovely juices.

This Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew does exactly what it says on the tin - it’s quick and easy and will have your kids coming back for seconds! Come back to leave a review if you make this one.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews)
John Smith
February 18, 2025
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I tried this Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew and it was great! The beef was super tender and the flavors were just right. My wife loved it when I made it for our anniversary dinner. I really like how quick it is. Highly recommend!

Thomas Anderson
December 21, 2024
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I cooked this Beef Stew for my wife last weekend and it turned out amazing! The flavor was out of this world, and the instant pot made it so easy. We can't stop talking about it. This recipe has officially become a family favorite. Thank you for sharing such a winner!

Emma Johnson
June 20, 2024
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Yo, this stew is legit! Made it for the fam and everyone was loving it. Instant Pot made things super easy, def gonna make it again!

Diane
May 8, 2024
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I tried this Instant Pot Beef Stew last weekend and it turned out to be amazing! I was a bit nervous since I'm not a great cook, but the recipe made it so simple. My friends loved it, and we spent the evening laughing around the table - a perfect night. Thankful for such a great recipe!

Nikki99
April 26, 2024
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So easy, love it!

Xena Torres
December 2, 2023
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This stew rocks! Made it for my friends, they couldn't stop raving about it!

Jessica Thomas
October 12, 2023
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Yummy beef stew! My kids loved it. It was super easy to make after a long day. I love the flavors and it really warmed us up on a chilly night. Will definetly make again.

Lucas
October 3, 2023
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I made this beef stew for a family gathering last weekend. Everyone loved it, and it was so easy to whip up in my Instant Pot. I just seared the beef, tossed in the veggies, and let it cook. It brought us all together, sharing stories over a warm bowl. Truly great recipe.

Nora
August 1, 2023
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Instant pot magic. I made this stew last weekend for friends, and they were blown away. The beef was so tender and the flavors were rich. Can't believe how easy it was. This will be my go-to recipe.

Rory
September 8, 2022
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Amazing! I made this for our anniversary dinner. My wife loved it and said it was the best stew she ever had. The Instant Pot made it so easy to whip up. I was worried about impressing her, but this recipe knocked it out of the park! Thank you cooking community!

Zoe
May 7, 2022
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So delicious and easy! My kids loved helping me with the prep. It made a rainy day feel cozy and warm. Definitely one of our new favorites!

Sophie
September 20, 2021
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Wow! This stew recipe is bloody brilliant! I made it for a cozy night in after a long week, and it warmed me right up. The beef came out so tender and packed with flavour. Honestly, my Instant Pot is my best mate now! 10/10 would recommend! Cheers to great grub!

Luz
August 7, 2021
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Sencillo y delicioso. Hice este guiso el fin de semana para una cena con amigos y todos quedaron impresionados. La carne estaba super tierna y los sabores eran espectaculares. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo para las próximas reuniones.

Amigo73
December 22, 2020
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Delicious, quick meal!

Eleanor
January 19, 2020
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Delicious! I made this stew for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and the flavors were spot on. My husband always asks for this on cold nights now. Instant Pot really does make cooking much easier!

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