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.
This was my first try recipe using my new Instant Pot and it was a success. It is a good recipe, and I will make it again. I like more seasoning in beef stew and will add more the next time I make it. I took Josh’s advice and wrapped the potatoes and carrots in foil and placed them on the rack after putting the liquid and other items in the Instant Pot. The vegetables came out perfectly cooked and the meat was tender. I should have added salt and pepper and maybe some garlic powder to the foil packets of potatoes and carrots and will do that next time. Like a previous reviewer, I also added double the amount of corn starch and water at the end to thicken the stew. For me, the total time given for this recipe was understated. It took me over 1-1/2 hours. Keeping in mind that this was my first try using the Instant Pot so I was being extra careful and referring to the manual as I cooked, the prep for this dish took me more like 30 minutes rather than 15 including both vegetable prep and sauteing the meat. The total time given for the recipe doesn’t include the time it takes to bring the IP to high pressure. That adds about 15 to 20 minutes. After that, the 35 minutes to cook and the 10 minutes to naturally release are accurate.
Thanks this really worked out ☺️ great,we absolutely love the stew, and wow so much faster than the old stove top,
Wow this was delicious!!! My family thanks you for the yummy recipe!! I took Josh’s advice too and wrapped the potatoes and carrots in the foil….veggies came out perfectly! This one was a definite hit ??????
I don’t like tomato sauce so what can I use instead for liquid at that time of putting the sauce in. More beef broth?
I didn’t have tomato sauce so I used pasta sauce … and it was great. I think you can also use a can of diced tomatoes.
My first Instant Pot dish. Amazing! Used 4 T cornstarch, thickened perfectly for my liking. Will definitely make again!
Made this for first time tonight. My hubby loves beef stew but I’ve never found a recipe I liked that much…before now. This was delicious. Hubby raved about it. Only change I made was to double the corn starch/water mix at the end. Personal preference is for a little thicker stew. The hubby also requested I throw in an extra potato or two next time but the flavor was marvelous as is.
First time making this and happy with how it turned out. I was really nervous about the veggies being in too long so instead I did everything the same for the 35 min (except left out the veggies), but then did a QR and added my veggies. Turned it back on high pressure for 6 min with 10 NR and the veggies are PERFECT. Love it. This definitely increased over all cooking time though.
Very delicious! Definitely the best beef stew I’ve ever eaten.
This was a great stew! For an added level of flavor, I added allspice! Yum!
I substitute sweet potatoes for white potatoes with roast beef and stew. Wonderful pairing.