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Instant Pot beef stew meat recipe

Instant Pot Beef Stew Meat Recipe

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This Instant Pot beef stew meat recipe turns budget-friendly stew meat into a tender, flavorful dinner with minimal effort. A comforting, hearty meal made with simple ingredients and easy pressure cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Pressure Release 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb (680 g) beef stew meat, cut into evenly sized chunks
  • 3 medium potatoes (about 450 g / 1 lb), peeled and cubed
  • 3 medium carrots (about 200 g / 7 oz), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cold water (optional)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Build Flavor

    Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil. Brown the beef stew meat in batches until lightly seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  2. Deglaze Properly

    Pour in about ½ cup of beef broth and scrape the bottom thoroughly with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.

  3. Add Remaining Ingredients

    Return the beef to the pot. Add potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, tomato paste, remaining broth, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently.

  4. Pressure Cook

    Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 35 minutes.Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.

  5. Thickening the Stew (Optional)

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
    Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode.
    Stir the slurry into the stew and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until thickened.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 4g

Notes

  • If the beef is not tender enough, reseal the Instant Pot and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.
  • For a thinner stew, skip the cornstarch slurry.
  • Flavor improves after resting for a few minutes before serving.

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