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.
Made this last night. My super picky daughter liked it!! I thought it was great too
So easy and so good!
Very good recipe! This was my first time using my instant pot. The only thing I did differently was cooking times, I cooked the beef with the broth and a can of diced tomatoes for 20 minutes and then added all the veggies and cooked for an additional 7 minutes. I used 1/2 the amount of cornstarch mixture because I shook the meat in flour before searing. This recipe is definitely a hit tonight. Thank you!
I don’t have a Instant Pot, but Love my Pressure Cooker. I mixed flour with the seasonings and put it in a bag. I threw the meat in the bag and shook it up. Then I browned the meat in the pot, doing small batches at a time. Doing that, I did not have to thicken the liquid, I had great gravy. WTG Nicole!!!!
This as by far the BEST Beef Stew recipe. I do not own a Instant Pot, but I love my Pressure Cooker. Next time I will brown the meat in a different pot. That way I can put the metal disc in, that prevents the food from sticking.
We’ve made it twice and throw in more veggies (mushrooms, peas, cabbage, zucchini, broccoli, etc) and some barley. Excellent flavor and super quick! Thank you!
You weren’t kidding, this really is the best beef stew ever. So easy too! It’s a keeper! I didn’t have any tomato sauce so I pureed a can of tomatoes and threw that in, but if I’d had tomato sauce I wouldn’t have changed the recipe at all. Thank you for sharing!
I used ketchup
What is that green herb you put on top? Thanks.
It looks like parsley for decoration. ?
Parsley 🙂
First time using my Instant Cooker! This recipe did a great job walking me through how to use it correctly. I added more beef because my family loves meat! Tasted fabulous. Next time I will try adding the red wine. Thanks!
Best Beef Stew I have ever had. I used half a regular can of diced tomatoes instead of the tomato sauce. Delicious!