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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew comes together fast in the Instant Pot with fork-tender meat and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 502 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lb Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/3 cup Red Wine (or extra beef broth)
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 large Carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 3 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp Water
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper. Set the instant pot to saute mode and add the olive oil. Working in batches, sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add the beef broth, worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaves. Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery on top.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Switch to saute mode and stir in the frozen peas and the cornstarch slurry. Let the stew simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the broth thickens into a rich gravy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 18g
Keyword easy beef stew recipe, instant pot beef stew, instant pot dinner, pressure cooker stew
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