Description
Instant Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a rich and savory experience in just under an hour. With tender chunks of beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered in a flavorful broth, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. The Instant Pot makes preparation a breeze, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while significantly reducing cooking time. Serve this delightful stew garnished with fresh parsley for an inviting presentation that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté'; add oil and sear half the beef for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
- Sauté onion in the pot for about 4 minutes; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth and deglaze the pot; add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Return seared beef to the pot; layer potatoes and carrots on top without stirring.
- Secure lid, set vent to 'Sealing', and pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
- After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Remove lid, discard bay leaf, stir stew to combine ingredients and thicken sauce.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 872mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 93mg