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

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.

Nutritional Information

384
Calories
12g
Fat
23g
Carbohydrates
42g
Protein
105mg
Cholesterol
1333mg
Sodium

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.

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