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.
There only thing I did different was add turnip and a touch of soy sauce for a bit of umami notes. (I do that to all my broths)
Super tasty! I doubled it and filled my 8qt to can up the rest to bring to my dad. ♥️
Didn’t double in the 6 qt pot, but everyone loved it!
Best stew I have ever made and I cook everyday. The kitchen smelled wonderful. The taste was awesome! Thank you for the recipe .
Made this evening-absolutely the best beef stew I ever made! So flavorful, hearty and very delish , I added no salt nor pepper into my serving! Made some Cheese and garlic biscuits on the side. This is no my go to recipe.
Absolutely PERFECT!!! 😀 Everyone loved it!!!
I just made this recipe…. however I added:
1 packet of sazon
1 packet of ham seasoning
1 packet of beef Powder bouillon seasoning
Olives
Oregano
Bay leaves
Omg delicious!!!!!
My husband couldn’t believe how good this smelled and tasted
I haven’t tried this yet, but it looks delicious!!
I’m hesitating because it sounds like a LARGE quantity of items go into the pot. I only have a 4 quart (I think…) and I think this recipe will overload it. Please tell me what size needs to be used for this recipe.
Thank You!!
Hi! Sorry, I’ve tested this in a 6 quart and 8 quart, so I can’t say for sure if it would fit.
What about doubling the recipe in an 8qt?
I usually double this recipe and it fits in my 8-quart Instant Pot without any problem. I even add additional ingredients (extra potatoes and celery) and it still fits. Based on how a single recipe fits in my 8-quart, I think it will work fine in a 4-quart. This is the first beef stew recipe I’ve found that is as yummy as my mother’s was! And my Dad loves it!
I just made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious. I followed the directions ( I did add in more carrots) and turned out great. This is a keeper.
This was really delicious. I added more potatoes than the recipe called for & added 3 stalks of celery, but added another 1/4c of broth.
My husband usually makes the stew here so I was nervous but he had 2 large bowls. I’d say the serving size is more than 4. We had 2 bowls each & I think there’s 2 bowls left over (yay!).
Pressure cooking for 35 minutes, won’t the potatoes and carrots be mush? I cook potatoes for a roast for approximately 6 minutes and they’re supper soft. Just checking before I start to make this recipe for dinner tonight 🙂 thank you for the recipe, sounds delicious!!
Today while searching for a beef stew recipe for the Instant Pot, I saw this recipe and saw The Salty Marshmallow and I thought to myself, “oh, great her recipes are always amazing”. I was correct. Thank you for posting recipes that are always awesome!