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.
Loved this recipe!! Perfection!! Thank you!
When you say cook the mest until browned on all sides, how much are you cooking the meat through? How long should of this take? Are you actually cooking the meat so that it is completely cooked or just cooking the outside?
Just until all sides are browned. It does not have to be cooked all the way through during that step 🙂
When you say cook on high pressure do you mean to select the Pressure Cook button and then press it twice to go to high pressure, then set the timer to 35? It’s my second time using the instant Pot
Yes. My IP has the “manual” button not “pressure cook” but using pressure cook then high pressure will be the same.
I have this in my 8 quart right now. Doubled the recipe (except the carrots as I got tired of cutting them after the first bag) so I’ve increased the cook time by 15 minutes. Hope my timing is OK.
How did that work? I want to double as well.
Great stew! Will add a little more onion next time, but otherwise it was very tasty! We ended up releasing the steam manually just to save time and I wouldn’t have been able to tell a difference.
You have to be really careful with that, or you end up with soup everywhere.
Can you tell me if the cooking time should be longer to double the recipe?
No cook the same time
This really was the best beef stew EVER!!!!! Absolutely delicious! Thank you!
Thank you! I’m so happy you liked it. Now I’m craving it again too! 🙂
The carrots don’t get too soft? I’ve had a problem with that.
I didn’t have an issue with them being too soft. I don’t like mushy carrots either!
If I double the ingredients do I double the cooking time?
No
I really need to try the Instant Pot – this stew recipe looks like a good one to start with!
That beef does look tender and delicious! I have to invest in an instant pot! Sounds like a great time saver and I’m all about saving time!!
I still haven’t tried the Instant Pot. I feel as if I’m missing out! Your beef stew looks wonderful, and what great results in a short amount of time.
Im making it today ..
Another win for the Instant Pot! What did we do before that invention?! LOL – This looks like a delicious, easy recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
They used a Pressure Cooker 😉
Read it again… 😉
Yep, my Mom made impressive meals IN A HURRY! RED BEANS, SWISS STEAK, STEWS AND SOUPS, ETC. PRESSURE COOKER.
My husband loves beef stew, so I make it for him every year for his birthday. This year, I wanted to find a recipe that would use my brand new Instant Pot, and I picked this recipe out of the crowd. Wow! Best.Stew.Ever! I multiplied it by 1.5x and we have some leftovers to enjoy. I am excited to explore other recipes here at the Salty Marshmallow. Thanks!
Do you know if you can double this recipe? How many people did you feed with the 1-1/2 recipe?
I doubled all the ingredients and it barely fit in my 6 quart InstantPot. Everyone loved it and came back for seconds and thirds.
The only thing I might do differently next time if I have time is put in the veggies for the last 5 minutes so they are more firm. The flavoring and meat were perfect.
This is definitely a keeper recipe!
I want to double recipe as well. Did you cook it longer then? I don’t have much experience with cooking in IP. And what did you mean by adding vegetables for the last5 min? Release the pressure and then set it up again with vegetables for another 5 min?
If you hover your cursor over the Servings number, a little slide bar will appear above it…Slide it to the right to increase the number of servings and watch the amount of ingredients change…OR go the other way for less…
coool!! Love it! Thanks.
Nice! Thanks for the tip!!!!
An InstPot is an electric Pressure Cooker, they just gave it a new name! I have use both and they truly are the same thing!