Whole30 Beef Stew {Instant Pot Beef Stew}
Need a quick, easy, and hearty dinner that the whole family will love? This Whole30 Beef Stew is the best stew you can whip up in under 90 minutes. Instant pot beef stew is a game-changer, and crockpot/slow cooker instructions are also included.
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Does this world really need another beef stew recipe? Highly unlikely. So why in the world am I sharing an Instant Pot beef stew recipe with you today?
Call me intuitive, but I think the ease and flavor of this easy stew recipe is going to be a game-changer for most of you.
The Instant Pot is a countertop gem that acts as a pressure cooker in the body of a slow cooker. It helps you achieve quick and healthy meals in a fraction of the time of stovetop or crockpot options. A recipe like my Paleo Chicken Pot Pie Soup can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Soup is pretty much my favorite thing. Whole30 soups are so delicious, comforting, and healthy that I actually put together a guide on 15 Whole30 Soups to keep you warm and cozy.
And you should check out all my Instant Pot Soup recipes for more inspiration.
Why you’re going to love this simple beef stew
- You’re making whole30 beef stew in under an hour like a freaking boss.
- It is gluten-free.
- Whole30 compliant.
- You’re adding extra veggies that no one will notice, but you’ll know. Secrets are fun!
- You now have yet another recipe to use smoked paprika in, because you know, it’s amazing.
- Saying the word stewy is fun. Just try it. Steeeeeeeewy.
How Long Does it Take to Make Whole30 Beef Stew in the Instant Pot?
This recipe cooks for 35 in the Instant Pot. It takes about 15 minutes to get up to pressure and then you allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
All in all, this recipe is in the Instant Pot for 60 minutes total. That does not include the 15-25 minutes of prep time for cutting the veg.
If you don’t want to make your own homemade bone broth, check out this post on where to buy bone broth. In a very dorky move on my part, I’ve created a free download where you can compare protein and sodium content as well as the price per ounce for various brands. #nerdalert
Want to make your easy healthy meal prep faster? Check out how to freeze onions for this dish and future meals.
Here’s How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew
*Detailed & printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
If you are new to pressure cooking and the Instant Pot, check out this post on recipes for Instant Pot beginners.
In a small bowl, combine the salt and pepper, arrowroot powder, and beef. Toss to coat.
Pour your beef broth and vegetable juice into the inner pot.
Add the beef and other ingredients to the Instant Pot without stirring. Place the lid on and switch it to the lock position. Switch the vent to “sealing”.
Press the “meat/stew” button and increase the time to 35 minutes. It will take up to 15 minutes to reach pressure.
Once the Instant Pot is done cooking allow it to sit for 10 minutes before you switch the vent to “venting”. Watch the hot steam!
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- The liquid will not cover the top of all the ingredients before cooking. Don’t worry, your stew will not dry out. It’s going to be awesome. Like you!
- This stew will thicken up quite a bit the next day. If you prefer something with more broth, it is best to reheat with a splash vegetable juice or beef stock.
- If you’re not doing a Whole30 round, you can sub in cornstarch for arrowroot powder.
- Need help getting started with the Whole30? You’ll love my free printable Trader Joe’s Whole30 shopping list and my Whole30 Costco shopping list.
Other Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Orange Chicken
- Instant Pot French Onion Soup {Dairy-Free, Whole30}
- Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
- Instant Pot Paleo Beef and Broccoli
- Whole30 Potato Soup
- Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Make this Whole30 beef stew today. Or tomorrow. This weekend? Really soon? I hate being pushy. I’m from Seattle and it makes us feel ill if we think people think we’re being rude.
Can I offer you some healthy cinnamon apples or salmon as an apology? What I’m trying to say is I hope you make this Instant Pot Beef Stew, and I apologize profusely for my forwardness.
I’ll wallow in an eternal shame spiral.
Whole30 Beef Stew WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving of Whole30 Beef Stew has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
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Whole30 Beef Stew is the best stew made in under 90 minutes. Instant pot beef stew is a game-changer, and crockpot/slow cooker instructions are included.
- 1 lb stew beef
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 5 cups carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cups potatoes (about 4 russets peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato-based vegetable juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper (to taste)
In a small bowl, combine the salt and pepper, arrowroot powder, and beef. Toss to coat.
Pour the beef broth and vegetable juice in the bottom of the inner pot.
Add the beef and other ingredients to the Instant Pot (do not stir), and place the lid on and switch it to the lock position. Switch the vent to "sealing".
Press the "meat/stew" button and increase the time to 35 minutes. It will take up to 15 minutes to reach pressure.
Once the Instant Pot is done cooking allow it to sit for 10 minutes before you switch the vent to "venting". Watch the hot steam!
You can make this beef stew in a slow cooker. Put all the ingredients in your slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours.
The liquid will not cover the ingredients before cooking. Don't worry, your stew will not dry out. It's going to be awesome. Like you!
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Made this the 2nd day of Whole30. Both my husband and I loved it. He kept asking if it was on the diet and I told him it was! I’m making this again on day 8, it’s snowing here and this is what I want to eat 💁♀️ It’s so good that this is now my go to beef stew recipe, while30 or not!
So glad you both liked it, Carolyn! The timing of your comment made me laugh because I’ve been eating this stew the last two mornings for breakfast. 🙂
The ingredients list for this recipe shows an asterisk for the ‘tomato-based vegetable juice’, but I cannot find where the asterisk leads. Do tell. Thanks!
Looks like that is just a typo. I’ll delete. Thanks!
Delicious! This was so fast and easy. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it, Justin! It’s a family favorite.
Just made this and it was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you!
I’m so glad you liked it Elizabeth! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment.
What is the oil for? Are you supposed to brown the beef? Steps 2 and 3 are pretty much the same. Thanks, I do want to try this!
Hi Kim, I had recently updated the recipe to remove the section for browning the meat (I found it didn’t make a difference in taste and was just one extra step). I didn’t do a very thorough job in “cleaning” up the recipe card. The instructions are updated now and I do hope they’re more clear.
Happy cooking!
Hi, I’ve been so excited about this recipe, but for whatever reason I have gotten the burn message seven times. I keep scraping as hard as I can without splashing any liquid up. And I did originally two, as it said two in the instructions. Any tips? I’ve been so excited about this recipe, but for whatever reason I have gotten the burn message seven times. I keep scraping as hard as I can without splashing any liquid up. And I did originally to, as it said two in the instructions. Any tips? It’s currently getting back up to pressure again for about the fifth time !
Hi Ellen, my Instant Pot doesn’t have the burn message feature but I hear it common on newer machines. Which model do you have?
Can you walk me through when you are getting the burn message? Is it after you saute the meat or when you add the other ingredients? From what I’ve read, the burn message can happen when ingredients are added and stirred? That sounds so weird to me but it is what I have gathered reading experiences with other recipes on instant pot facebook forums.
I will tell you that in a pinch I have thrown everything into the pot for this recipe and just pressed start. No sauteing, etc., and it has worked ok.
Wish I’d read the reviews before I attempted this (I usually do but was in a real rush). I prepped everything threw it in the pot and set to delay cook thinking I’d come back to some delicious beef stew (first time using the delay but have used the pot itself plenty of times). Came back to BURN and no cooked stew. Opened the pot, mixed things around and attempted again. Again BURN. Took everything out of the inner pot to find a thick burnt layer of I’m guessing arrowroot and meat mixture so had to scrape quite a bit to get it clean, put a little more broth at the bottom and threw everything back in. It has now gotten up to pressure and has been cooking for about 6 minutes. Hoping no more burn error! Can’t wait to taste it! 🙂
I’ve never used the delay feature before so I couldn’t even begin to help you troubleshoot that. Did you saute the meat before cooking it? I just dump everything in and cook it without any searing.
Hope the stew turned out delicious!
I’m planning to make this soon, but I have a question: don’t the potatoes and carrots turn out really mushy if they’ve been cooked for 35 minutes?
Not at all Thomas! I don’t really understand the science behind it, but they come out perfectly tender but still keep their shape (see the photos). And so yummy!
Can I double this recipe – I have an 8 Quart IP?
Thanks! (From a fellow Seattleite)
Yes ma’am you sure can! Happy instant potting!
Delicious! Any guidance on converting my husband to eating meat so I don’t have to fly to Seattle to get a bowl of this bomb diggity stew?
Le sigh, I’ve got nothing in that regard.