Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of warm, hearty beef stew, especially on a cold winter day. The rich, savory flavors, tender chunks of beef, and perfectly cooked vegetables make this dish a classic.
With an Instant Pot, you achieve all of this goodness in a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional stovetop or slow-cooker beef stew. Here is the recipe Fran and I use to whip up beef stew in our Instant Pot.
Why Use an Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is a game-changer for recipes that require long cooking times. Its pressure
cooking technology locks in the flavors while drastically reducing the
cooking time. Our beef stew was finished in about an hour and it was so
delicious. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked just
right.
Ingredients:
1.5 to 2 pounds of chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion diced
2 clove garlic minced
3 medium carrots, sliced and cut into chunks
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 cups of fresh green beans, cut into1 or 2-inch lengths
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable Options:
Celery stocks chopped
Peas
Sliced mushrooms
Instructions:
- Set your Instant to Saute and add the olive oil. Once the olive oil is hot, season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Add the meat cubes and turn them with a wooden spoon until all sides are browned. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- Add the diced onions and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Return the beef and add all other ingredients (except the cornstarch)
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the timer for 35 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes carefully pull the quick release.
- Remove the lid add the cornstarch and stir until the stew thickens.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Ladle into a bowl and enjoy.
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