This Instant Pot Beef Stew Will Make You Forget Slow Cookers Exist
This Instant Pot Beef Stew Will Make You Forget Slow Cookers Exist
Craving a warm hug in a bowl? Put down that slow cooker and grab your Instant Pot instead!
This Instant Pot beef stew delivers all the rich, hearty flavor you love, but in a fraction of the time.
No more waiting all day for tender meat and veggies – we’re talking fall-apart beef in under an hour.
It’s like magic in a pot, people!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 russet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
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Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add 1 tbsp oil and brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining oil and sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Add beef back to pot along with remaining ingredients except peas. Do not stir!
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Close lid and set to Manual/High pressure for 35 minutes. Allow 10 minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure.
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Stir in peas and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
The Secret to Ultra-Tender Beef
Here’s the game-changer, folks: The Instant Pot’s pressure cooking method breaks down tough meat fibers in record time.
No more waiting 8 hours for that melt-in-your-mouth texture!
The key is to cut your beef into uniform 1.5-inch cubes. This ensures even cooking and maximum tenderness in just 35 minutes under pressure.
Trust me, once you try this method, you’ll never go back to your slow cooker for beef stew again.
So grab that Instant Pot, whip up a batch of this magical stew, and prepare for comfort food nirvana. Your taste buds (and schedule) will thank you!
Hi, I'm Benjamin. I love cooking, long walks, and my girlfriend! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.