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    Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2020 by Anna 28 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Beef Stew - a delicious stew made with beef and vegetables. Tender and rich in flavor, this beef stew is pure comfort food!

    This stew is pure comfort food, especially served with Cheesy Garlic Bread or Skillet Rolls.

    Instant Pot Beef Stew in a white bowl.

    Beef stew is one of those dishes that comes to your mind when you think about comfort food. A big bowl of it will always warm the soul and body. My slow cooker version is perfect for lazy weekends and always comes out great! Now, I can make it in my pressure cooker in under 1 hour. This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the best you will ever make! It tastes like it was simmering on the stove whole day but instead, it cooked in your Instant Pot in 50 minutes! It has tender stew meat, chunks of potatoes, carrots, and celery and the combination of mushrooms and beef stock make for an extra flavorful broth. Add Guinness stout beer or red wine to deepen the flavor.

    Ingredients

    • beef stew meat
    • salt and pepper
    • onion
    • garlic
    • mushrooms (optional)
    • russet potatoes
    • carrots
    • celery
    • beef stock
    • red wine or stout beer (optional)
    • brown sugar
    • tomato paste
    • bay leaf
    • thyme
    • cornstarch
    • water

    Instructions

    • Prepare carrots and potatoes, by cutting them into large chunks. Dice celery, onion, and slice mushrooms. Mince garlic. Season meat with salt and pepper.
    • Brown meat on "saute" setting. Remove onto a plate.
    • Add diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Saute veggies until the onions are almost translucent. Press the "cancel/off" button.
    • Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and meat back into the pot. Stir. Add beef stock, Guinness stout beer if using, brown sugar and tomato paste. Stir everything together.
    • Set timer to 30 minutes.
    • For best results, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally.
    • Whisk cornstarch with water. Add cornstarch mixture and stir well.
    Overhead shot of beef stew in the Instant Pot.

    Do I have to brown the meat before pressure cooking?

    Browning the meat adds flavor to the stew. It is not a completely necessary step. You can place everything in the Instant Pot and cook.

    Can I freeze this stew?

    Yes! To freeze, cool the stew completely and place it in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge, then place with 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot. Set timer to 10 minutes.

    Cooking time

    To make a delicious beef stew with tender meat and perfectly cooked potatoes and carrots, I cooked this stew for 30 minutes on HIGH pressure. Any time you cook with beef meat, I recommend letting the IP release pressure naturally. The meat will have the best texture.

    Instant Pot beef stew in two bowls.

    More Instant Pot recipes:

    • Instant Pot Pot Roast
    • Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
    • Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
    • Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
    • Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich
    • Instant Pot Meatloaf

    To learn more about the Instant Pot, check out my Guide for Beginners. If you experienced the “burn” message while using your IP, check out my Instant Pot Burn Message post to learn how to fix the issue and prevent it in the first place.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Instant Pot Beef Stew in a white bowl with spoon.

    Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Author: Anna
    This Instant Pot Beef Stew is delicious, easy and made with beef and vegetables. Rich in flavor, this beef stew is pure comfort food!
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    coming to pressure 10 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 432 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 3 white mushrooms washed and sliced
    • 1 lb russet potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
    • 3 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
    • 2 celery stalks diced
    • 1 cup Guinness stout beer or red wine optional
    • 3 cups beef stock
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions
     

    • Make sure the stainless steel insert is in your Instant Pot.
    • Prepare carrots and potatoes, by cutting them into large chunks. Dice celery, onion and slice mushrooms. Mince garlic. Season meat with salt and pepper.
    • Press “saute” setting on your Instant Pot. Wait 2 minutes, then add olive oil. Place stew meat in the Instant Pot. Let it brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove onto a plate.
    • To your Instant Pot, add diced onion, minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Stir, trying to scrape the bits from searing the meat from the bottom of the pot. Saute veggies until the onions are almost translucent. Add ¼ cup of beef stock and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Press "cancel/off" button.
    • Add potatoes, carrots, celery and meat back into the pot. Stir. Add Guinness stout beer (if using) and remaining beef stock. Add brown sugar and tomato paste. Stir everything together. Place bay leaf and fresh thyme on top.
    • Close lid, set valve to "sealing" position. Make sure the Instant Pot is set to cook on HIGH pressure. Press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button. Set timer to 30 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the IP to come to pressure.
    • For best results, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally. If you are in a hurry, wait 7 to 10 minutes, then switch valve to "venting".
    • Whisk cornstarch with water.
    • Open the lid carefully away from your face. Add cornstarch mixture. Stir well.

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    Notes

    1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
    2. If not using stout beer or wine, use more beef stock.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 1793mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7940IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5.7mg
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    1. Susi says

      September 28, 2021 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      Excellent stew! We will definitely make again.

      The timings did not represent actual time - I have adjusted to 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes to cook since the cooker heats up for 10.

      Reply
    2. Chris1 says

      January 05, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      3 mushrooms?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 05, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Chris! Yes, I used 3 mushrooms. You can add more if you like.

        Reply
    3. Shanna says

      April 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      How much cornstarch do you use? It isn't listed in the ingredients list and I know nothing about cooking. lol

      Reply
    4. Paula says

      March 05, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      The weather has lost it's mind again, this would be sooo good right about now.

      Reply
    5. Erin Dee says

      March 05, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Total comfort food for the win! This will be a great dinner for St. Patrick's Day!

      Reply
    6. Jacquelyn Hastert says

      March 05, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      This quick and tasty stew is going to be the perfect entree for our St. Patrick's Day festivities.

      Reply
    7. Shannon Graham says

      March 05, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for the weather we're having right now. That snow just won't let go.

      Reply
    8. Jade says

      March 05, 2019 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      This looks like an amazing stew! I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
    9. Chrissie Baker says

      March 05, 2019 at 3:13 am

      5 stars
      I love the rich flavor that dark beer can add to a stew! Beef stew is one of our families favorites and I’m always looking for new ways to make it – can’t wait to try yours.

      Reply
    10. Catalina says

      March 05, 2019 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! This stew looks so comforting and inviting! The perfect weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    11. Steph says

      March 04, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite instant pot recipes! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:03 pm

        So happy you love it! Thank you, Steph!

        Reply
    12. Becky Hardin says

      March 04, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      A big bowl of this would be the best right now!!! The best comfort food ever!!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:03 pm

        I agree! Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    13. Kellie H. says

      March 04, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the flavors this easy stew offers!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:03 pm

        Thank you, Kellie!

        Reply
    14. Julie Blanner says

      March 04, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is a perfect St. Patrick's day meal! So warm and delcious.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        Thank you, Julie!

        Reply
    15. Sabrina says

      March 04, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I am so impressed with how tender everything was in such a short amount of time. Flavor was amazing!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        I am so glad that it was a hit! Thank you, Sabrina!

        Reply
    16. Allyson Zea says

      March 04, 2019 at 11:41 am

      This looks absolutely fantastic and I love using my instant pot!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        Thanks, Allyson!

        Reply
    17. Tracie says

      March 04, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Have to make this for St Pattys Day!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        Yes! 😀 I hope you love it, Tracie!

        Reply
    18. Linda Tirone says

      March 04, 2019 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      Can you freeze your crunchy creamy sweet cauliflower.

      Reply
    19. Sammy says

      March 04, 2019 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Wow, I could use that comfort today. Will try this out this week!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:05 pm

        I hope you love it, Sammy!

        Reply

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