Instant Pot Beef Stew

updated 13 December 2020

Instant Pot Beef Stew… nothing is better than a hot bowl of beef stew on a cold winter's day. It is my favorite winter meal. Usually, I make a large batch to have throughout the week or freeze. Nothing is better than coming home from work and being able to heat it in minutes. Nothing is worse than coming home and not having any in the freezer. Cooking beef stew in the slow cooker takes too long and needs more flavor on the stove. That is why I set out to develop an Instant Pot version. This dish tastes just as good in the Instant Pot as in the Slow Cooker. Not only that, but it takes less than an hour to make… perfect for a weeknight dinner.

How to make Instant Pot Beef Stew

Beef Stew is super easy to make with a little bit of properly timed prep work. Pull out all your ingredients, so you don't waste time running back and forth. Start by turning your Instant Pot on to the sauté function. Next, prep your beef by adding the arrowroot and seasoning. Once seasoned, chop up onions. Add the oil and beef to your Instant Pot and allow to sauté about 2 minutes on each side. In between flipping, chop up your potatoes and carrots.

After the meat is browned (this could take two batches) and set aside, add the onions and sauté another 3-4 minutes. Once complete, add the broth and tomato paste, then scrape all that goodness off the bottom. Add the beef and remaining ingredients into the Instant Pot. Close the lid and allow the magic to happen.

While it does take a bit of prep work for this beef stew, most of the time is letting it cook. If you want to make it the day before, you can chop up all the vegetables and have them ready. Either way, this Instant Pot Beef Stew is perfect for any cold weather day!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

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Amazing and quick Beef Stew perfect for any cold winter night!  Whole30, Paleo and Gluten Free!

• Total Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
• 1 pound of beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 medium onion
• 1 pound of Potatoes
• 1 pound of Carrots
• 1 tablespoon Arrowroot
• Beef Seasoning:
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 4 cups Beef Broth**
• 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
• ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
• ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Garlic
• ¼ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon Pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Paprika

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Instructions

1. Pull out all your ingredients, a medium mixing bowl, measuring spoons, a cutting board, and a knife.
2. Turn the InstaPot sauté function and allow it to warm up; add the Avocado Oil.
3. Add your beef stew, arrowroot, and seasonings to a medium mixing bowl. Mix until the beef is evenly coated 
4. Dice your medium onion while the beef is cooking
5. Add the beef to the Instant Pot, and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
6. In between turning the beef, chop the carrots and potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
7. After the beef is seared, remove it from the Instant Pot and add another batch if needed.  
8. Once all the beef is seared, remove and add the chopped onions, allowing to saute for about 3 minutes.
9. Add the beef broth and tomato paste. Scrape all the little bits off the bottom and stir until the tomato paste incorporates into the broth
10. Add the beef, carrots, potatoes, and seasoning until combined.
11. Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure your vent cover is closed
12. Set on the Stew function for 20 minutes
13. Once complete, you can manually vent or allow the naturally vent
14. ENJOY!  

Notes

**make sure it is Whole30 Compliant and Gluten Free

• Author: Meghan Whitmore {A Twisted Plate}
• Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free