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Tender Instant Pot Beef Stew

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A quick and easy Instant Pot beef stew recipe that delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with a rich, cozy broth and perfectly cooked vegetables. Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown the beef in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) beef broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift browned bits.
  5. Return the beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and the remaining 3¾ cups (890 ml) beef broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 35 minutes. Ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing.’
  7. Let the pressure release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining steam.
  8. If desired, mix 2 tablespoons flour with 3 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté,’ stir in the slurry, and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Remove the bay leaf, stir, and serve hot.

Notes

Brown the beef well to enhance flavor and color. Use a good-quality beef chuck with marbling for tenderness. Cut vegetables into similar-sized chunks for even cooking. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour. Adjust seasoning after cooking as broth concentrates flavors. Natural pressure release is important for tender meat. Optional thickening should be done after pressure cooking to avoid clumps.

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