This Instant Pot beef stew is tender meat combined with carrots, potatoes and peas in a rich and savory broth. An easy dinner that can be on the table in less than an hour!
I love a good beef stew, but it can take hours and hours for the meat to get tender. With a pressure cooker, you can make a delicious (and tender!) beef stew in a fraction of the time. I serve my beef stew with a side of garlic knots or with a cucumber salad for a complete meal.
I am in love with my Instant Pot, it has become such a big time saver in the kitchen! I love that I can have dinner on the table in no time, and this Instant Pot beef stew is the perfect example of that. A traditional beef stew would need to simmer for at least 2-3 hours. This Instant Pot version cooks in just 30 minutes, you can’t beat that!
How do you make Instant Pot beef stew?
The first step in this recipe is to brown your beef. If you’re in a huge hurry, you can skip this step, but I recommend taking the time to do it. The beef is combined with other ingredients including carrots, onions, potatoes, broth and seasonings, then pressure cooked to tender perfection.
What is the best beef for stew?
I use pre-cut beef stew meat for this recipe because it’s super convenient. Other great options would be a chuck roast, boneless short ribs or brisket that have been cut into 1-2 inch pieces. You want to look for a meat that has some fat content so that it will be juicy and tender after cooking.
How long do you cook beef stew in an Instant Pot?
This beef stew cooks for 30 minutes on high pressure. There is also some cook time involved in browning the meat, and the final step of thickening the stew requires you to simmer for at least 5 more minutes.
Tips for Instant Pot Beef Stew
- Cut your carrots and potatoes into large pieces so that they don’t get mushy in the stew after cooking.
- I like to use halved baby yellow potatoes. You can also use larger Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes that have been cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
- This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Want to amp up your beef stew to a new level? Sprinkle some cooked, crumbled bacon over the top before serving.
- You can add other vegetables to your stew such as a can of tomatoes or halved fresh mushrooms.
Once you try this Instant Pot beef stew, you’ll never want to make stew on the stove top again. The beef comes out meltingly tender and full of flavor, and the pressure cooker does all of the hard work for you!
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound small yellow potatoes quartered or halved
- 4 carrots peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Saute, then select More. Wait for the pot to heat up, then add the oil.
- Add half of the stew meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Remove the meat from the pot. Repeat with remaining meat.
- Place all the meat in the pot along with the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme leave, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to combine. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to Manual High Pressure for 30 minutes.
- Carefully vent the pressure valve, or let the pressure release manually.
- Remove 1/3 cup of stew liquid from the pot. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the flour mixture back into the pot, and turn the pot back to the Saute function.
- Add the peas to the pot. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until stew has started to thicken.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
I made this last night. Absolutely wonderful. I couldn’t find my tube of tomato paste so I added a can of stewed tomatoes, plus a big splash of Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. As recommended, big pieces of carrots and potatoes. I eat big bowls, solo eater, and this will feed me at least four nights (plus better the successive days).
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Beef stew is one of my most favourite filling and comforting meals. I definitely need to get myself an Instant Pot and give this and so many other delicious IP dishes I’ve seen a go!
It looks delicious. I will share this article with my mom. She loves to cook.
Omg can we say yum?!! I just love beef stew. Such a yummy dinner. Definitely going to give your recipe a try
This looks like the perfect winter warmer – delicious
I think you convinced me to get an instant pot! I love making stew in the winter time, it’s the most comforting dish for chilly nights!
I love this recipe so much! Every single ingredient sounds amazing, I’ll definitely be adding this to my list of things to try!
This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!
I love beef stew and this looks like a great recipe!! I will have to try it out soon.
Wow, I didn’t know it is better to brown the beef before stewing them. I usually skip this step. Do you know what is the difference if I don’t brown the beef? My next preparation I should include this step.
What a great dish to eat on a cold day! This will be perfect for my family this week; it’s going to get so cold!
You guys have me sold on this Instant Pot thing. That stew looks amazing!
Beef stew is one of my favourite hearty and filling meals for the whole family! This looks so good, I’d love to try making it in the Instant Pot.
This looks a delicious dish. I like Beef stews, and this is one I would prepare with my family. Thanks.
i love a good stew recipe! I’d have to exclude the peas for allergies, but this looks warm and toasty!
What a perfect winter time meal! I’ll add this to my instant pot recipe collection!
I seriously need to get an instant pot. I keep seeing all of these recipes and they are perfect for my family.
omg the stew looks soooo delicious and very healthy. I am cooking this recipe over the weekend for sure. Thanks a lot.
I can’t wait to make this! I love making beef stew. I make it a lot during the winter. Using the Instant Pot would make it so much faster.
This sounds amazing! I love a good stew during the winter months but hate how long it takes to cook. I think I need to get hubby to buy me an instant-pot!