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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef and comforting vegetables in a deeply flavorful broth. Made in the pressure cooker, it delivers the taste of the best beef stew in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or anyone who loves classic comfort food without the long cooking hours of crock pot meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 potatoes cubed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil.
  2. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Return beef to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Secure the lid and set to Pressure Cook (High) for 35 minutes.
  7. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then carefully release remaining pressure.
  8. Mix cornstarch and water, stir into the stew, and simmer on Sauté until thickened.

Notes

Chuck roast or well-marbled stew meat gives the best tenderness
Browning the beef adds deep, rich flavor
Cut vegetables into large chunks to avoid overcooking
Add a bay leaf for extra depth of flavor
Substitute venison for venison stew instant pot variation
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months