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 1/2 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 1/2 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Very delicious recipe. Thank you. :0)
We enjoyed it very much… I added frozen green peas after heating them up in the microwave after everything else was done😍
Believe the hype. This actually was the best beef stew that Ive made. It’s a simple recipe, and there are no flavor surprises. But it is exactly what you would expect a good beef stew to taste like.
Best beef stew ever! Instant pot makes all the difference!
This was delicious! I did double the recipe and it was perfect! it came out really thick which, I loved. I did add celery and bell pepper to it though because I love my veggies.
Amazing as written and have been using it for years. It’s pretty failsafe and can’t mess it up. I’ve added different veggies, sautéed in the pot, outside the pot, broiled the veggies first, throw in fresh, used 1.5 lbs of meat, used 2.5 lbs for meatier stew. Every time it tastes great. Thanks.
Delicious, thank you! At the suggestion of another commenter, and to reduce the volume of veggies (it was a little difficult to fit everything in my 3-quart cooker), I removed the meat after browning and sautéed the onions, carrots, and garlic together before recombining the ingredients for the pressure cook. I also let it natural release for a couple of extra minutes past the ten-minute mark. The meat was falling apart, the vegetables were well-cooked, and the whole thing was a flavorful delight on top of some egg noodles. Looking forward to making again!
I have had a beef stew recipe that I have used for years. Just got an Instant pot and found your recipe and I followed it precisely. All my husband and I can say is WOW!
This is absolutely delicious with just the right amount of seasoning and flavors to enhance the ingredients but not overwhelm them. Thanks!
Totally delicious. I’ve made it a couple of times. Turns out perfectly every time.
Awesome