Tender & Flavorful Instant Pot Beef Stew

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Tender & Flavorful Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot beef stew is the ultimate cozy comfort food, packed with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and rich, savory broth. Thanks to the pressure cooker, you’ll get all the slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time. It’s a one-pot meal that feels both wholesome and satisfying.

Prep Time25

Cook Time22

Pressurizing/depressurizing time25

Total Time1 12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef stew, beef stew instant pot, beef stew whole30, instant pot beef stew

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb stew beef, cubed {chuck, bottom round, or top round}
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup onion {diced}
5 cups carrots {peeled and cut into LARGE pieces}
4 cups potatoes {about 4 russets peeled and cut into LARGE pieces}
2 cups beef broth
1 cup tomato-based vegetable juice
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine beef, cornstarch, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
1 lb stew beef, cubed, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Pour the beef broth and vegetable juice into the insert of the Instant Pot.
2 cups beef broth, 1 cup tomato-based vegetable juice
Add the beef and other ingredients to the Instant Pot (do not stir). The liquid will not cover the ingredients before cooking.
1 cup onion, 5 cups carrots, 4 cups potatoes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried tarragon, 1 bay leaf
Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>22 minutes.
When the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow it to sit for 10 minutes (this is called a natural release).
If the pressure indicator is still up, flip the vent to “venting” to remove any remaining pressure.
Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Good cuts for stew beef: chuck, bottom round, or top round are all delicious.
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!
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.

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