Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew: Savory Comfort in Minutes
This beef stew is your go-to comfort food, made effortlessly in an Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the beef cubes.
- Add the onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the carrots and potatoes.
- Seal the lid and set the pot to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For thicker stew, you can blend a portion and stir it back in.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Beef Stew, Comfort Food