Description
Hearty beef stew from an instant pot delivers rich comfort on cold nights. Tender meat and robust vegetables create a satisfying meal that warms you to the core.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) beef stew meat
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) thyme
- 1 cup (150 g) peas (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot on sauté mode and drizzle olive oil, methodically brown beef chunks in multiple batches to develop rich caramelization.
- Transfer browned meat to side, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, stirring to create a robust flavor base.
- Deglaze pot with beef broth, scraping bottom to release flavorful browned bits, then add chunky carrots and quartered potatoes.
- Arrange browned beef back into liquid, ensuring vegetables and meat are evenly distributed.
- Secure lid, program Instant Pot to high pressure for 35 minutes at maximum temperature setting.
- Once cooking completes, immediately release pressure valve to prevent overcooking.
- Optional: Gently fold in vibrant green peas for additional color and texture.
- Allow stew to rest momentarily, then ladle into warm serving bowls.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve piping hot alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use chuck roast or stew meat with good marbling to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef pieces during pressure cooking.
- Consider browning meat at high heat to develop deep, rich caramelization that enhances overall stew complexity and depth of taste.
- When using frozen peas, add them after pressure cooking to maintain bright color and prevent overcooking, preserving their fresh texture and vibrant appearance.
- Customize this recipe for gluten-free diets by checking Worcestershire sauce ingredients and using certified gluten-free broth to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg