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 awesome! My family loved it so much. I substituted tomato sauce with spaghetti sauce. Awesome flavor. Thanks!
How long can I keep this in the fridge after cooking? Loved it!
Hi! It will last for a good 3-4 days in the fridge after cooking 🙂
Came out so good! Just like grandmas. Definitely going to make this often. I added lentils to mine, and made sure to boil those and the potatoes ahead of time. Doing this made the stew thick enough that I didn’t even need to add corn starch.
Excellent recipe! It is my “go to” for stew. I didn’t have any tomato sauce this time and used a can of mild enchilada sauce. It was so good that I will make this one substitution again.
Thanks again for the recipe.
This is the best beef stew recipe ever. I’ve been in search of one pre and post instant pot purchase. As good as grandmas, and I NEVER say that!! Thank you!
This was the very first thing I made in my instant pot. We LOVED IT! I will absolutely be making this often. I tweaked it a bit for my family, added some leftover green beans at the end and it was wonderful.
Love this recipe! ❤️
My family loved this recipe. I’ve gone back and made it a total of three times now. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Will doubling it be do-able in an 8 quart IP-DUO? We need MORE, lol.
This was the 1st major meal I made in my new Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.. It turned out great but a little more liquid then what I prefer. Could 2 cups of beef broth be ok? The vegetables turned out perfect.. I didn’t cut up the baby carrots and I cut very large pieces for the potatoes. So great what normally would take over 6 hrs in my slow cooker took just over 1hour..
You could try it, but it’s always best not to reduce the stated liquids in Instant Pot recipes, as they’ll be calibrated to get your pressure up to the level needed to cook your food. Instead of reducing liquid, I’d add more cornstarch to the cornstarch & water slurry (last step).
This is excellent!
Quick and easy recipe and by far the best beef stew I’ve ever made.
I didn’t have tomato sauce so added can of diced tomatoes .
Flavor is perfection!