Best Instant Pot Stew Using Frozen Meat Recipes

INSTANT POT® BEEF STEW WITH FROZEN MEAT

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Did you plan on making stew for dinner but forgot to take the meat out of the freezer? This happens to me all the time, so I developed this recipe using frozen meat.

Provided by Bren

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen
6 medium carrots, sliced
5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 634.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

LAZY DAY BEEF STEW (FRESH OR FROZEN BEEF)

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Lazy Day Beef Stew (Fresh or Frozen Beef) I am now officially a convert. I had never cooked stew with frozen beef... In. My. Life. But a while ago, I had the flu for three days. Then I got hungry but had no energy. I decided to take a chance and make a "dump" stew using a solid block of frozen stew beef and go back to bed. The result was unbelievable. Tender, brown beef and great flavour. I still do it the old-fashioned way as I describe in my real Beef Stew recipe, but this is a quick and very good alternative for sick days, or just "those days".

Provided by The Rootitoot Cookbook by Ruth McCusker

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vinegar (any kind)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 - 1.5 lbs stew beef (frozen or fresh)
3 - 4 red-skinned potatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 to 3 carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp Water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

Toss the first ten ingredients, up to and including the frozen stew beef, into the Instant Pot. Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to Sealing. Push Pressure Cook (or Manual) and use the +/- button to get to 25 minutes.
While it's cooking, cut the potatoes and carrots into 1" pieces, with or without the skins. Make a slurry by stirring the cornstarch into the water until smooth.
When the pot beeps that it's done, leave it for a 10-minute natural release. Then flip the valve to Venting for a quick release of any remaining pressure and when the pin drops, open the pot.
Toss in the potatoes and carrots (not the peas) and gently push them into the liquid. Close the lid again and hit Pressure Cook (or Manual) . Set the cook time to 4 minutes. When it's done, do a quick release - pin drop - open the pot.
Hit Cancel, then Saute. Give the cornstarch slurry a stir and when the stew is boiling stir in about half the slurry. Boil to thicken it and if you want it thicker, add more of the slurry.
Hit Cancel and stir in the frozen peas. The heat of the stew will be enough to cook them without turning them to mush. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add the parsley, if using, and You. Are. Done.
Go back to bed. And I hope you feel better soon.

INSTANT POT® SPICY BEEF CURRY STEW

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Pegan and paleo-friendly spicy beef curry stew made in an Instant Pot®.

Provided by Chuck Minor

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
4 tablespoons curry powder
2 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
3 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 548.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

INSTANT POT® BEST BEEF STEW

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This beef stew is the ultimate, hearty, melt-in-your mouth comfort food of all, and so easy to make in the Instant Pot® for a simple midweek dinner.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 ½ cups mushrooms, halved
1 onion, cut into 6 wedges
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1320.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g