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Hearty Instant Pot beef stew with tender beef, carrots, and potatoes in rich gravy

Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy come together in under an hour—no slow cooker needed. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this recipe delivers deep, homemade flavor with minimal effort.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Natural Pressure Release: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart minimum) For pressure cooking the stew
  • Wooden Spoon For deglazing the pot
  • Chef’s knife For cutting beef and vegetables
  • Cutting board Separate for meat and veggies
  • Measuring cups/spoons For precise seasoning
  • Ladle For serving the stew

Ingredients

For the Stew

  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup red wine or extra broth
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

For the Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas added at the end

Instructions

  • Pat beef dry and coat with flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Sear beef in batches using the sauté setting until browned.
  • Sauté onions and garlic, deglaze with wine.
  • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and broth.
  • Return beef and add vegetables.
  • Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes, then natural release for 15.
  • Remove bay leaves and thicken gravy if desired.
  • Stir in peas, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 450g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 1250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg