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    Tasty Instant Pot Beef Stew (Super Easy Comfort Food Recipe)

    Published: Oct 7, 2022 · Modified: Oct 8, 2022 by Valya's Taste of Home · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    No dish's more comforting than a delicious beef stew, but we all know it can take hours upon hours to make a good one and to get tender meat. But not with this recipe though! You can make this recipe in an Instant Pot in only 45 minutes - start to finish! 

    Fall is here, folks! And so is warm comfort food. What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    This delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew features tender beef chunks, sweet carrots, and potatoes cooked perfectly together in a savory beef broth sauce giving you a stew that makes you want to grab of a hunk of crusty bread and dig right in! 

    It has a slightly thick and satisfying texture without any thickening additions. Once the red potatoes are cooked for a prolonged time it releases some starch and makes the liquid a bit thicker. Which we love, and gives the stew a hearty, delicious feel! 

    Plus it's packed with delicious veggies to make it healthy and good for the entire family. 

    Want to learn how to make this delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew? Then keep on reading! 

    Table of Contents
    • What is an Instant Pot Beef Stew?
    • What Makes This Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe Special?
    • What Kind of Meat Can I Use to Make This Stew?
    • What You Need to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew at Home
    • How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew (Step-by-Step)
    • How to Store Leftover Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Similar Soup Recipes You'll Love
    • Recipe Card
    • Tasty Instant Pot Beef Stew (Super Easy Comfort Food Recipe)
    • Comments

    What is an Instant Pot Beef Stew?

    An instant pot beef stew recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make meal that can be made in just minutes. It's a hearty beef stew made using delicious beef broth, chunks of beef, and delicious vegetables such as potatoes and carrots.

    This dish uses the different functions of the popular brand of electric pressure cookers called the 'Instant Pot' to make this incredible stew that you're going to fall in love with.

    The Instant Pot has been around for years but not many people know just how many delicious recipes you can make with them. It's a great way to make delicious meals fast that would normally take hours of simmering! 

    The different functions on the Instant Pot® allow you to do everything from sautéing to using the pressure cooker setting to pressure cook tough beef cuts and turn them into tender, deliciousness.

    What Makes This Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe Special?

    This delicious beef stew recipe is made in an instant pot that makes it quick and easy to make and will give you ridiculously tender beef with perfectly cooked veggies and broth for the perfect beef stew.

    But that's not all, this recipe doesn't use any all-purpose flour, so it's entirely gluten-free! This makes it a great option for so many more people. 

    Plus, this recipe uses simple ingredients! In fact, you don't even need to make a cornstarch slurry to make this incredible stew. This dish is packed with flavor and is something you're going to want to bookmark to keep coming back to!

    What Kind of Meat Can I Use to Make This Stew?

    Another incredible thing about this dish is that you can simply use some cheap beef stew cut of meat while making this recipe, and still get the most flavorful and delicious stew ever with tender beef. 

    This makes it the perfect option when you're trying to cook on a budget and don't want to spend more on a more expensive cut of beef. It's also a great recipe when you want to cook a lot at once to freeze for later or if you have a big family!

    When picking beef stew meat, go for equal-sized pieces that have more marbling. This will make the flavor of your stew even better.

    What You Need to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew at Home

    This delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew can be made using simple, pantry-staple ingredients. here's everything you'll need:

    Main Beef Stew Ingredients:

    • Beef: Of course, we'll first need some meat in your recipe. I've used stew beef cut of meat in this recipe and it'll still give you incredibly tender, perfectly cooked beef in the stew.
    • Potatoes: We'll also need some potatoes for our delicious stew. I've used two different types of potatoes, namely red potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes (aka yellow potatoes).
    • Carrots: For a delicious and slightly sweet, yet perfect flavor we'll also be using some chopped carrots in this recipe!
    • Onion: To elevate the flavor, even more, we'll also be adding some onions to our dish.
    • Tomato sauce: Next, for the stew base one of the ingredients we'll need is some tomato sauce. Make sure to not confuse it with tomato paste since these two are entirely different ingredients.
    • Beef bouillon: You'll also need some beef bouillon to make your own beef broth to use as one of the liquids in this dish 
    • Water: We'll also be adding a little water along with the broth so cook the beef to the next level and also have the perfect consistency for our stew.
    • Extra Virgin Olive oil: We'll also be using some olive oil to brown our meat to the right level to get the perfect color and flavor.

    Seasonings and Aromatics:

    • Garlic: Garlic really helps balance out all the flavors from the veggies and meat, plus it's a perfect aromatic that can make any dish taste even better. We'll need one large garlic clove for this recipe. 
    • Mrs. Dash seasoning: This is an incredibly delicious seasoning mix that includes onion powder, garlic, orange peel, lemon juice powder, cayenne pepper, and some other spices and herbs for a tasty, flavorful combo that goes perfectly in this stew.
    • Italian seasoning: Italian seasoning includes dried rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram that add a delicious aroma and flavor to the stew, making it smell and taste comforting and absolutely incredible. This way, you don't need to add fresh rosemary or thyme, and makes the recipe more pantry-friendly. 
    • Seasonings: We'll also be using some salt and black pepper in our dish to season it to the right level.
    • Bay leaves: For some aroma and flavor, we'll be using some bay leaves as well. 
    • Parsley: You'll also need some chopped fresh parsley to garnish this delicious beef stew.
    Ingredients for the Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew (Step-by-Step)

    Making this delicious Beef Stew in an Instant Pot is easier than you think! Here's what you'll need to do step by step to make it:

    First things first, rinse and chop all the ingredients: red potato, yellow potato, carrots, onion, garlic, and parsley.

    Fall is here, folks! And so is warm comfort food. What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    Next, turn the Instant Pot setting to saute. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the Instant Pot. Once the oil is hot and simmering add beef and let the beef cubes sear undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until the cubes have a nice dark brown crust at the bottom.

    Distribute the meat cubes evenly at the bottom, to avoid too much watering. If the meat waters while sautéing that means the cubes are overcrowded. It's best to divide the meat and sauté in two batches.

    Turn the meat cubes around to different sides and sear for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

    Then add chopped onion, garlic, salt, Italian Seasoning, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper. Combine everything well and sauté for 5 more minutes or until the onion is caramelized.

    Fall is here, folks! And so is warm comfort food. What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    Next, add the rest of the ingredients (except chopped parsley): tomato sauce, water, yellow potatoes, red potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and chicken bouillon. Mix it all together.

    Close the Instant Pot with its lid, turn the valve to seal, and press the soup/stew cycle. Program the cooking time to 20 minutes on high pressure.

    Finally, after it's done cooking allow the pressure to release manually. Then, carefully open the lid. Stir in chopped parsley.

    What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    Allow the stew to cool a bit before serving. Your delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew is ready to be served! 

    Fall is here, folks! And so is warm comfort food. What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

    How to Store Leftover Instant Pot Beef Stew

    You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Plus you can also freeze this beef stew! Place it in a freezer-safe container and pop it into the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Cozy, hearty, and comforting bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew. #beefstew #instantpotbeefstew #thebestbeefstew #valyastasteofhome

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    This Instant Pot Beef Stew features tender beef chunks, carrots, and potatoes cooked perfectly together in a savory beef broth sauce. Ready in only 45 minutes!

    Tasty Instant Pot Beef Stew (Super Easy Comfort Food Recipe)

    Valya's Taste of Home
    This Instant Pot Beef Stew features tender beef chunks, carrots, and potatoes cooked perfectly together in a savory beef broth sauce. Ready in only 45 minutes!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10

    Ingredients
      

    Instant Pot Beef Stew Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. – stew beef meat
    • 1.5 lbs. - yellow potatoes
    • 1 lb. – red potatoes
    • 1 lb. – organic carrots
    • 1 small – yellow onion (or ¾ cup chopped)
    • 1 large – garlic clove
    • ½ cup – chopped fresh parsley
    • 3 tbsp. – extra virgin Olive oil
    • ½ cup – organic tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp. – sea salt (or to taste)
    • 1 tsp. – Mrs. Dash seasoning
    • ½ tsp. – Italian seasoning
    • ¼ tsp. – freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tbsp. – organic beef bouillon paste
    • 4 cups – water
    • 3 bay leaves
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    Instructions
     

    How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew

    • Making this delicious Beef Stew in an Instant Pot is easier than you think! Here's what you'll need to do step by step to make it:
    • First things first, rinse and chop all the ingredients: red potato, yellow potato, carrots, onion, garlic, and parsley.
    • Next, turn the Instant Pot setting to saute. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the Instant Pot. Once the oil is hot and simmering add beef and let the beef cubes sear undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until the cubes have a nice dark brown crust at the bottom.
    • Distribute the meat cubes evenly at the bottom, to avoid too much watering. If the meat waters while sautéing that means the cubes are overcrowded. It's best to divide the meat and sauté in two batches.
    • Turn the meat cubes around to different sides and sear for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Then add chopped onion, garlic, salt, Italian Seasoning, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper. Combine everything well and sauté for 5 more minutes or until the onion is caramelized.
    • Next, add the rest of the ingredients (except chopped parsley): tomato sauce, water, yellow potatoes, red potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and chicken bouillon. Mix it all together.
    • Close the Instant Pot with its lid, turn the valve to seal, and press the soup/stew cycle. Program the cooking time to 20 minutes on high pressure.
    • Finally, after it's done cooking allow the pressure to release manually. Then, carefully open the lid. Stir in chopped parsley.
    • Allow the stew to cool a bit before serving. Your delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew is ready to be served!

    Notes

    Distribute the meat cubes evenly at the bottom, to avoid too much watering. If the meat waters while sautéing that means the cubes are overcrowded. It's best to divide the meat and sauté in two separate additions.
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    1. Irina says

      November 19, 2020 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      Best stew indeed! I was very pleased how flavor this stew is. Thank you for the recipe! 👍🏻

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      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        November 19, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that you liked it! Thank you for an amazing review!

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    2. Nina says

      September 28, 2019 at 11:49 am

      This soup is sooo beautiful and delicious! I love soups in cold weather! Please keep them coming!!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        September 28, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you! I’ll do my best! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Vera says

      September 27, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This was sooo good and so easy to make. Thank you!

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      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        September 27, 2019 at 11:55 pm

        You are very certainly welcome! I'm so happy to hear you liked it! Thank you for an amazing review!

        Reply
    4. Jenny K. says

      September 27, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today and it’s absolutely delicious. Recipe keeping for sure. Will be making this again and again! Thank you for another amazing review Valya!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        September 27, 2019 at 8:09 pm

        Wow... I'm amazed! I love seeing my recipes being made on the same day as they get published! Super excited to hear you liked the recipe. My family can't get enough of it. Thank you kindly for an amazing review!

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