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.
Incredibly delicious! I haven’t made stew in years, so I was reluctant to try again. My family loved it — my husband had two servings. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipe.
Great recipe! My family of 4 loved it! I’ve shared the link with friends too.
Excellent stew! The only change I made was to use a can of enchilada sauce instead of tomato sauce because that was what I had. That gave it a little kick that added to the flavour. Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious! The whole family including my VERY picky toddler ate the whole thing and sipped the soup until the bowl was clean. I doubled the recipe as stated, followed the tips, but added 5 sticks of celery and 1 small can of corn well drained.
I have now made this twice and it is delicious. I pretty much made it as the recipe states. My kids love it over pasta, which makes it even more perfect as the whole family will eat it up!! Thank you. Simple and tasty.
OMG… The BEST stew I have ever made! Thank you so much!
Great recipe. I dredged the beef stew meat in flour which made it just thick enough without the corn starch. I didn’t use the tomato sauce and just added more water and put some celery in with the other veggies. LOVE IT!
I don’t like the tomato sauce either, about how much water did you use as a substitute?
Thanks
Ted
We enjoyed this recipe…I added a 1/2 cup red wine for better gravy; however, I would use less carrots next time out – maybe by half. Oh yea…and add 4 slices of cut up thick sliced bacon and then saute the onion & garlic…now we’re talkin’!
Thank you..
This is the 2nd time I’m making it. I’m adding about 2 tbl of sofrito to it. It’s in the instapot now.
Our first instant pot meal and this recipe has sold us!! 4 kids (13 and under) and they all loved it! A crowd pleaser!!