Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipes

INSTANT POT® BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook beef chuck cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
• Return all beef chuck to the pot. Add potatoes, mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic; cover with beef broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Add the oil to the Instant Pot® and set to saute (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, toss the beef with the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and a generous amount of pepper in a medium bowl. Add the meat and all the flour to the Instant Pot® in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir once and allow to brown for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
• Add the carrots, celery, thyme and onions and stir to coat. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 40 minutes. After the pressure cycle is complete follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT® BEEF AND MUSHROOM STEW

Steps:

• Cut roast into pieces that will fit the inner pot and pat dry with paper towels. Season one side with salt and pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add enough oil to cover the entire bottom surface of the pot and wait until indicator reads "Hot". Carefully add a piece of beef to the pot, seasoned side down, and saute until nicely browned, about 6 minutes. Season the other side with salt and pepper and turn, using tongs. Brown for an additional 6 minutes and remove to a plate to keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef.
• Add onions and saute in the drippings until softened, about 3 minutes. Add celery, garlic, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves, and saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in red wine and use a wooden spoon to stir all the browned bits off of the bottom of the pot, and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
• Cut browned beef into cubes about 1 1/2 inches thick, removing fat and any gristle. Return to the pot.
• Stir beef stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a small bowl. Add to the pot and stir in potatoes. Gently push meat pieces until they are at or below the liquid level.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 22 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in mushrooms. Make sure most of the mushrooms are partially submerged in the liquid. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir stew well. Mix corn starch with water in a small bowl. Stir until there are no lumps, then stir into the pot. Select Saute function and cook until gravy is bubbly, stirring frequently, to assure that there is no sticking, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.

INSTANT POT® SPICY BEEF CURRY STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour in olive oil and heat until sizzling; add meat and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
• Transfer meat to a plate, reserving juices in the pot. Add jalapenos, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Cook and stir until tender, about 2 minutes. Season with curry powder.
• Pour 1/2 of the beef broth into the pot; scrape brown bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon. Return meat to the pot with remaining beef broth, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT® BEEF AND VEG STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in the pot of an electric pressure cooker set on Saute mode. Add beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour wine into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add carrots, celery, and tomatoes; stir well. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew option or high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Mix 1/3 cup broth with cornstarch to make the slurry.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute option and bring mixture to a boil. Slowly add in the slurry. Let simmer until stew thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.

INSTANT POT® BEEF STEW WITH FROZEN MEAT

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour in oil. Cook onions and garlic in the hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and continue sauteing until wine has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add beef broth, thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste. Place frozen meat into the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function and set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully move the vent to release the remainder of the pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour slowly into the pot. Press the Saute button and cook stew until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT® BEEF STEW WITH RED WINE

Steps:

• Combine flour, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Shake to mix seasoning. Add beef to bag, seal, and shake to coat.
• Select Sear function on a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) according to manufacturer's instructions. Add coated beef cubes and sear until lightly browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in broth and red wine. Add tomato paste and garlic. Stir in potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, and bay leaf.
• Close and lock the lid. Select Stew setting and set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve alongside beef stew.

INSTANT POT TEX-MEX BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Mix the chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika and cinnamon in a small bowl. Put the beef in a medium bowl; add 4 teaspoons of the spice mixture, season generously with salt and pepper and toss until coated. Set aside.
• Set an Instant Pot to saute at normal heat. When the display indicates "hot," add the olive oil, then add the onion, poblano, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining spice mixture and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 more minute.
• Cancel the saute setting and stir in 3/4 cup water and the tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the beef and nestle it in the liquid. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position, and set the cooker to high pressure for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
• Turn off the cooker. Remove the lid and stir in the crushed corn chips, gently breaking up any large chunks of beef. Let cool a few minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from the top. Stir in the vinegar and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve the stew over rice; top with cheese, scallions, cilantro and more corn chips.

INSTANT POT BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, pat the cubed chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all over with the salt and pepper.
• Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the beef, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a plate to rest.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the onion to the Instant Pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, 1 minute.
• Add the tomato paste and thyme and stir to combine, about 1 minute. Add the Worcestershire sauce and ½ cup of beef broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, seared beef, and remaining 2 cups of beef broth to the pot and secure the lid. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. When the timer is up, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes. If there is any remaining pressure, switch the valve to quick release.
• Remove the lid from the Instant Pot and set to sauté.
• In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together until the cornstarch is dissolved.
• Add the cornstarch slurry and peas to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Cook until the broth thickens, about 1 minute.
• Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with the parsley.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT® BOURBON BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef; cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour in bourbon and scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
• Cancel Saute function. Add potatoes, black beans, corn, mushrooms, and carrots to the pot. Sprinkle salt, chili powder, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon over the beef and vegetables. Stir. Close and lock the lid. Select Stew function; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure all the pressure has released and the valve has dropped before you open the lid.

INSTANT POT® IRISH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place stew meat in a large bowl and season liberally with garlic salt and pepper. Add flour and toss to coat. Set floured meat aside.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and floured meat; discard remaining flour in the bowl. Cook beef without stirring until browned on one side, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir and repeat until most sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add beef broth. Close and lock the lid. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot and stir to combine with beef. Close and lock the lid. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, coconut aminos, steak sauce, browning sauce, rosemary, and thyme to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt, if needed.

INSTANT POT® BEEF STEW BY TAMMY

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned salt together in a shallow bowl. Add beef and toss to coat.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add beef in small batches and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
• Add onion to the pot and saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until melded together, about 30 seconds. Pour in broth and wine; bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Scrape cooked bits from the bottom of the pot. Add browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and parsnips. Add thyme and adjust seasoning, if desired.
• Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual and high pressure; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving plate. Select Saute function and simmer liquid in the pot until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Serve alongside stewed meat and vegetables.

INSTANT POT® BEEF-MUSHROOM STEW

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, garlic, onion, salt, and seasoning in a quart-sized resealable bag. Add beef stew meat and toss to coat.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil and allow to get hot. Add meat and cook until browned on all sides, in batches if necessary, 5 to 10 minutes per batch. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Mix in beef broth, vinegar, and tomato powder. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Ladle 1/4 cup liquid into a small bowl and blend in 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder to make a slurry. Pour slurry into the pot; stir to incorporate. Select Saute function and cook until liquid starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.

INSTANT POT® SPICY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and stew beef; season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until all beef is browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Hit Cancel.
• Add potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, seasoning mix, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients without going over the 2/3-fill line. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Then release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT BEEF/BISON STEW

Steps:

• Saute Meat. Heat Pan, add oil, do not crowd meat, probably need three batches, adding oil as needed. Bison and lean beef will need more.. Brown well.
• While meat is cooking, dice onions, slice carrots and celery, peel and cut up potatoes. Set aside individually.
• Once the meat is done, saute onions until soft. Salt onions a bit to make them sweat. You can also add the carrots and celery if you want.
• Add garlic for the last 30 seconds (do not burn)
• If the bottom of the pan is too brown burned, scoop out onions and garlic on top of the meat and wash pan. Once clean and try, put back on the heat, heat up and add oil. Then add some of the meat and onion to cook just a bit.
• Deglaze pan with wine, scraping up the small bits. Make sure it is clean so it doesn't give you a burn warning. Cook for a couple minutes
• Add broth (or water plus bullion), Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well. Add meat, onion, celery, carrots, thyme, bay leaf, chervil, pepper. Give it a single stir. Optional, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Potatoes. You can add the potatoes now. Or if you don't like them mushy cook it for 15 minutes, instant release, add potatoes cook another 20 minutes, didn't try this. You could do this will all the veges.
• Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then Vent.
• Discard bay leaves. Take a cup or two out of the broth and add wondra flour. How much depends on how watery the broth is, how cooked the potatoes are, etc. I would guess 1 - 2 tablespoons Wondra. Mix in with the broth really well, and then add to stew. Cook on saute until it is the desired thickness.

INSTANT POT MEDITERRANEAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• whisk together flour, salt, pepper and organo.
• chop the roast into cubes, one or two inches.
• put beef in a plastic bag along with flour mixture.
• shake up the bag to coat the meat well.
• place instant pot in saute mode and add olive oil to grease the pot.
• saute onions, garlic, shallots and meat together until lightly browned (about 4 or 5 minutes). don't burn it.
• mix in broth, wine, balsamic vinegar and dates.
• cancel saute mode, put lid on and seal valve. use manual mode to cook for 40 minutes.
• when done, allow depressurize using 'natural release' method.
• serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or calliflower.

INSTANT POT® BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add beef in batches, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned meat from pot. Add wine to deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping up all browned bits. Pour in water and mix with wine.
• Add browned beef, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Pour in tomato sauce, beef soup, and cream of mushroom soup; mix well. Season with horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

CHUNKY BEEF STEW - INSTANT POT

Steps:

• 1. Turn Instant Pot on to Saute and add the butter. Once the butter is melted add the onions and saute for 3 minutes - stirring frequently. Toss in the mushrooms and continue to stir and cook for another 3 minutes.
• 2. Add the meat to the pot and stir for 2 minutes then hit cancel to stop the saute.
• 3. Toss in the carrots, celery, potatoes and then sprinkle with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Pour the beef consomme over all and stir. Add the tomato paste and 1 soup can of water and stir again to incorporate. The contents should be almost - but not entirely - covered by the liquid.
• 4. Attach the lid and set the the vent to seal. Set the Instant Pot control to pressure cook then set the timer for 24 minutes.
• 5. Once the stew is finished stir in the optional frozen peas and the corn if you are using those allow to set for 5 minutes.
• 6. If you prefer your stew to have a thicker sauce/gravy then now is the time to prepare the package gravy by using only half of the liquid on the instructions. Whisk together then add the liquid from the stew. Once you have it well blended pour over the stew and stir. If you are making your own roux use the liquid from the stew to complete your sauce/gravy.
• 7. Serve hot and season with salt and pepper to taste.

INSTANT POT SWEDISH KALOPS (BEEF STEW) - PRESSURE COOKING TODAY™

Steps:

• Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
• Select Sauté on the pressure cooker and add oil and butter to the pressure cooking pot. When butter is melted, brown the meat in batches for about 5 minutes per batch until all meat is browned on all sides. Do not crowd the pot. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the onion to the pot. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
• Stir in a small amount of the beef broth to deglaze the pot. Be sure and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the remaining broth and return the beef and any juices to the pot.
• Add the allspice and bay leaves. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 15 minutes cook time.
• When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before finishing with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Remove and discard the bay leaves and allspice.
• In a small bowl, whisk the flour and cold water until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth to the flour mixture and stir to combine, then add the flour and broth mixture to the pressure cooking pot.
• Select Sauté and bring the gravy to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened and there's no more raw flour taste. Stir in the milk. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve over mashed potatoes.

BEEF BARLEY STEW - INSTANT POT RECIPE

Steps:

• Brown meat. Add garlic, onion, and cook a little. Add water, bullion, soup mix, salt and pepper - beef stock as needed Put in Instant Pot on High Pressure for 35 minutes Natural pressure release 15 minutes Add b. sprouts, carrots, celery tops, cabbage, broccoli stems, mushrooms, barley, and dried basil Add beef stock as needed Put in Instant Pot on high pressure for 11 minutes Quick Release. Taste and season as needed. A little Cavenders is good! I also add about 1 tablespoon honey. Serve with cornbread.