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Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

A hearty and flavorful beef stew made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
Liquids
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water for thickening

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Chop the vegetables: carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
Sauté the Beef
  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add a little oil and brown the beef cubes in batches.
Add Vegetables and Liquids
  1. Once the beef is browned, add the chopped vegetables, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, and garlic powder.
Pressure Cook
  1. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' mode for 35 minutes.
Thicken the Stew
  1. Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the stew to thicken.
Serve
  1. Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the stew sit for a few hours or overnight in the fridge before serving.

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