Description
Instant Pot Beef Stew is the epitome of comfort food, featuring tender beef chunks and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich broth. This hearty dish is ideal for chilly evenings, bringing warmth and flavor to any dinner table. With minimal prep time and an easy cooking process, you can enjoy a satisfying meal in under an hour that will delight your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped into thick chunks
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the beef into cubes and dice the onions and garlic.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode; heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Brown the cubed beef in batches until caramelized on all sides.
- Add carrots, potatoes, broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Manual' mode on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Stir gently before serving; remove bay leaves and enjoy hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg