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A cast iron pan filled with a mushroom stew, garnished with parsley.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew

Beef stew is one of those dishes that screams comfort food, but it can take a while to cook on the stovetop. That’s where the instant pot comes to the rescue. With just a few steps and minimal ingredients, you can have a hearty beef stew that tastes like it’s been slow-cooked for hours.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, International
Keyword beef stew recipe, instant pot, instant pot beef stew, instant pot beef stew recipe, instant pot recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 143kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pounds Beef Meat
  • 1/2 Pounds Mushrooms
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Cups Bone Broth
  • Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Turmeric Curcuma
  • 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley
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Instructions

  • Before you start cooking, chop up your beef, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Mince the garlic and have your bone broth ready.
  • Turn on the sauté function and heat a little olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook until they’re fragrant. This adds a nice base flavor to the stew.
  • Add your beef chunks and let them brown for a few minutes. This step helps to seal in the juices and build flavor.
  • Once the beef is browned, turn off the sauté function. Season the beef with smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper for a little extra warmth.
  • Toss in the carrots and mushrooms. Give everything a good stir to coat the vegetables in the seasonings and beef juices.
  • Pour in enough bone broth to cover the ingredients. Close the lid, set the pressure to high pressure, and cook for 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Sear the Meat: Don’t skip the searing step. Browning the beef locks in flavor and adds richness to the stew.
  • Cut Vegetables Evenly: Make sure your carrots and mushrooms are similar in size so they cook evenly.
  • Use Beef Broth: It adds extra nutrients and makes beef stew meat more flavorful.
  • Cornstarch: You can add a tablespoon of cornstarch if you want to thicken the consistency.
  • Other Ingredients: To improve the flavor of this dish, you can use red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, frozen peas, and bay leaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4441IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg