Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew - This mouthwatering and easy to make Instant Pot Beef Stew is sure to become one of your favorite ever Instant Pot recipes! Tender beef is simmered in a super flavorful and hearty broth that's packed with veggies!
Well, you guys, it is way past time for me to post another Instant Pot recipe! What better way to kick off comfort food season with a quick and easy beef stew? This tastes so amazing like it's been simmering away for hours, but it really takes less than an hour and most of the foot work is done by our magical friend, the Instant Pot!
The last time we talked Instant Pot here, we talked about how I was liking it, and my first experiences. Well, I LOVE it and I'm completely addicted to the thing! I have a feeling it will be getting regular use year round because it's almost always the fastest way to get dinner on the table, and it will keep me from having to heat up my oven once that scorching summer heat comes back!
If you haven't seen my first two Instant Pot recipes, you must check them out! Everyone is loving this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, and my Instant Pot Spaghetti and my Instant Pot Country Style ribs!
So, this beef stew recipe makes exactly enough to serve four people. Sometimes I can give or take a little on serving size, but this came out just right for four.
The good news is, there was plenty of room in my Instant Pot should I have wanted to double this recipe! It's so tasty, and I think everyone likes stew so I'd gladly double this and serve it to company! Another win with stew is that it's relatively cheap to make.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS WITH INSTANT POT BEEF STEW:
- Sear the meat first as directed in the recipe! Taking the quick stepto sear the meat instead of just tossing everything it produces a much more flavorful stew.
- Natural release for the best results. It's best to always natural release anyway when you have really hot boiling liquids like this. I also prefer the natural method for the best texture in the meat.
- Don't let this cool before adding the cornstarch/water. You want to add the cornstarch and cold water mixture while the stew is still nice and piping hot for the best thickening. If you like your stew extra thick, you can double the cornstarch mixture.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds Beef Stew Meat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Large Onion, Chopped
- 1 16 Ounce Bag Baby Carrots, Cut Into Slices
- 1 Pound Potatoes, Cubed
- 2 ½ Cups Beef Broth
- 1 10 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the saute function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the meat and season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the meat until Browned on all sides.
- Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.
Nutrition
Excellent recipe. This is my go to beef stew recipe. The only changes o made was to reduce beef broth to 2 cups and used 14oz can diced tomato with onions
Excellent recipe! My husband is not a fan of stew but LOVED this one!
I've made this several times. It is fantastic every time. My personal tweaks are adding celery, a bay leaf, a little crushed red pepper, and subbing 1/2 cup red wine for 1/2 cup of the broth. I use the wine to deglaze the pan. I have added mushrooms and that was a good. I've also used red potatoes as well as Idaho. I do not use the cornstarch slurry at the end. Instead I add 1/2 cup of lentils with the veggies.
I'm really new to the Instant pot. I had some beef broth to use up and tried this recipe. It turned out great! I'll be using this recipe a lot in the future. So easy and delicious!
I’ve made this recipe many times. It’s become my go-to meal to bring to new mamas and gets raved about every time. Best yet: it can be put together quickly and I never have to make substitutions. Well done.
This is hands-down the best beef stew recipe I found. I use bone broth made with lamb shanks instead of beef broth and add mushrooms. It's a huge hit with everyone who tries it
Stew turned out delicious for the first time. Definitely would recommend it.
Awesome recipe! Used mushrooms, celery, squash and a little red wine. My kids don’t like veggies so I have to hide them somewhere Perfect every time.
Not a fan cooked carrots but I everything else as instructed and this was an AMAZING pressure cooker stew! Thanks so much!