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    Home » Instant Pot Main Dish » Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Published: Sep 19, 2018 · Modified: Jan 30, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Instant Pot Beef Stew

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    This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe has all of the flavor of the classic favorite, but it's ready in half the amount of time! cookingwithcurls.com

    What is your idea of the perfect comfort food? As you have probably guessed by now, my favorites all include beef, lol. Sometimes I add stout beef to enhance the flavors, and sometimes I add a dark red wine. Today I was in the mood for a nice big bowl of Instant Pot Beef Stew that would use up the left over Bordeaux that has been sitting on the counter for the past week.

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    Instant Pot Beef Stew in a large, gray Dutch oven.

    I love to cook with wine but I generally don't drink it, so I always end up with leftovers! This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is the perfect way to put it to good use, but you can also make this recipe without alcohol if you so desire.

    Beef Stew in a large, gray Dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

    How to cook Beef Stew in an Instant Pot:

    Turn on your Instant Pot and press the “Sauté” button. Add the oil when the display reads "HOT".

    Instant Pot with  HOT on the display.

    Add the beef chunks in batches {I do 3 batches} and cook until browned.

    Brown the beef cubes in a hot pressure cooker.

    We are not cooking them, we are just browning them.

    Remove the beef and place them in a large bowl. Continue cooking remaining beef until they are all browned.

    Add the flour, salt and pepper to the cooked beef, and toss to coat.

    Toss the browned beef cubes with flour in a large bowl.

    Add the wine and stock to the pot. Stir to combine and scrape off the browned bits from the bottom, then add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.

    Add the wine beef stock and tomato paste to the pot.

    Add the flour coated beef, the potatoes, carrots, onions, thyme, bay leaf and garlic. Stir to combine.

    Stir ingredients together before cooking.
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    The liquid is visible on the side, but it does not completely cover the beef and vegetables.

    Press the “Cancel” button. Secure the lid and make sure the pressure knob is in the “Sealing” position.

    Press the “Manual” button and use the – and + buttons to adjust the time to 25 minutes on High Pressure.

    Instant Pot set to manual high pressure for 25 minutes.

    Yes there is a Meat/Stew button but I have never used it, I always use Manual.

    When the pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the knob to release the remaining pressure and remove the lid.

    Stew once it has been cooked.

    I was happy with the thickness of the "gravy" so I stopped here.

    For a thicker gravy: remove 4 Tablespoons of the cooking liquid and place it in a small bowl. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.

    Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew slurry COPYRIGHT © 2017 COOKING WITH CURLS

    Press the “Cancel” button, then the “Saute” button. Add the slurry to the pot and stir until thoroughly combined and the gravy starts to thicken and bubble.

    Press the “Cancel” button. Ladle the Instant Pot Beef Stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh thyme.

    Instant Pot Beef Stew with large chunks of beef, carrots and potatoes in a white bowl.

    Serve with hot, crusty bread...oh yum!! Exactly what I needed to calm my nerves!

    Recipe Notes:

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    • This is the Spider Strainer that I have been using for the past 28+ years. I love it and use it all the time!
    • I use this 6 Quart Instant Pot® to create all of my recipes. I do not have a 3 qt or 8 qt, so I do not know what adjustments need to be made.
    • Try to cut the beef, potatoes and carrots into similar sized chunks so they cook evenly.
    • If you need Gluten-free: substitute tapioca or arrowroot starch for the flour.
    • If you do not want to use wine, you can substitute a dark stout (like Guinness) or use all beef stock.

    Additional Instant Pot comfort foods for you to try:

    • Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew - Guinness® and bacon, anyone?
    • Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches - this recipe is Whole 30 & Paleo compliant if you skip the sandwich rolls!
    • Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
    • Instant Pot Kalua Pork - Whole 30 & Paleo
    • Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Apple Soup - Whole 30 & Paleo

    The landscaper never showed up, the electrician never came back, my espresso machine died, and this remodel seems like it will never be finished....which is why I am turning to comfort foods, LOL

    Enjoy!!

    Instant Pot Beef Stew has all of the flavor of the classic favorite, but it's ready in half the amount of time! cookingwithcurls.com

    Instant Pot Beef Stew

    This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe has all of the flavor of the classic favorite, but it's ready in half the amount of time!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef, main course, instant pot, stew
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 463kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • .33 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • .5 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup dark red wine (I used Bordeaux)
    • 1.25 cups beef stock
    • 6 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
    • 4 large carrots (peeled and cut 1-inch thick)
    • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
    • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 springs fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)
    • 1 bay leaf

    To thicken the Gravy (optional)

    • 4 tablespoons cooking liquid
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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    Instructions

    • Turn on your Instant Pot and press the “Saute” button. Add the oil when the display reads “HOT”.
    • Add the beef chunks in batches {I do 3 batches} and cook until browned. We are not cooking them, we are just browning them.
    • Remove the beef and place them in a large bowl. Continue cooking remaining beef until they are all browned.
    • Add the flour, salt and pepper to the cooked beef, and toss to coat.
    • Add the wine and stock to the pot. Stir to combine and scrape off the browned bits from the bottom, then add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Add the flour coated beef, the potatoes, carrots, onions, thyme, bay leaf and garlic. Stir to combine. The liquid is visible on the side, but it does not completely cover the beef and vegetables.
    • Press the “Cancel” button. Secure the lid and make sure the pressure knob is in the “Sealing” position. Press the “Manual” button and use the – and + buttons to adjust the time to 25 minutes on High Pressure
    • When the pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the knob to release the remaining pressure and remove the lid.
    • Do a taste test and add additional seasonings if needed.
    • For a thicker gravy: remove 4 Tablespoons of the cooking liquid and place it in a small bowl. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.
    • Press the “Cancel” button, then the “Saute” button. Add the slurry to the pot and stir until thoroughly combined and the gravy starts to thicken and bubble.
    • Press the “Cancel” button. Ladle the Instant Pot Beef Stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh thyme.

    Notes

    • This is the Spider Strainer that I have been using for the past 28+ years. I love it and use it all the time!
    • I use this 6 Quart Instant Pot® to create all of my recipes. I do not have a 3 qt or 8 qt, so I do not know what adjustments need to be made.
    • Try to cut the beef, potatoes and carrots into similar sized chunks so they cook evenly.
    • If you need Gluten-free: substitute tapioca or arrowroot starch for the flour.
    • If you do not want to use wine, you can substitute a dark stout (like Guinness) or use all beef stock.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6230IU | Vitamin C: 13.5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 6.6mg
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