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Instant Pot Beef Stew

The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew – A Cozy One-Pot Meal

A warm and comforting beef stew made quickly in the Instant Pot. The meat is fork-tender, the vegetables perfectly cooked, and the broth rich and flavorful ideal for chilly nights or easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs stew beef cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 medium carrots chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional, added after cooking
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Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Beef
  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and brown beef chunks in batches (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
  • Build Flavor
  • Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 more minute.
  • Deglaze with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
  • Pressure Cook
  • Return beef to the pot. Add Worcestershire, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, carrots, potatoes, and celery. Stir to combine.
  • Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.
  • Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest.
  • Thicken (Optional)
  • If you like a thicker stew, stir together cornstarch + water and add to the stew. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in frozen peas (they’ll heat through quickly).

Notes

  • No peas? Skip or sub with green beans or corn.
  • Make it low-carb: Swap potatoes for turnips or cauliflower.
  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 4 days, freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Gently on stove or microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 4g