Description
A hearty and comforting Instant Pot Beef Stew packed with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves.
- Close the lid, set to high pressure for 35 minutes, and let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, instant pot, comfort food, dinner