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Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

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This Instant Pot beef stew recipe delivers tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and flavorful broth in a fraction of the time of traditional stews. Perfect for cold nights or cozy family dinners, this easy pressure-cooked beef stew is rich, hearty, and packed with savory flavors. Ready in under an hour, it's a time-saving comfort food classic!

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional) or more beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode. Heat olive oil and brown the beef stew meat on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add diced onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the beef back into the pot, along with carrots, potatoes, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to "Sealing," and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the stew to thicken the broth.
  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode again and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the stew thickens.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the broth.
  • You can substitute sweet potatoes or parsnips for a different vegetable twist.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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