Description
Instant Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender beef, hearty potatoes, and vibrant carrots in a rich, savory broth. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, as it takes only about 85 minutes from start to finish, thanks to the Instant Pot’s efficient cooking method. The delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting dinner. With its flavorful blend of herbs and spices, this stew is not just satisfying but also nutritious, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1½-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cut the beef into cubes if using a chuck roast.
- Brown half of the beef in heated olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper; remove from pot.
- Repeat with remaining beef.
- Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with beef stock and incorporate browned bits.
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and return beef to the pot.
- Layer carrots and potatoes on top without stirring.
- Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes with natural pressure release.
- Thicken stew with cornstarch mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg