Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

from julieseatsandtreats.com
30 min

Quick, easy, hearty beef stew with a ton of flavor from being cooked in your pressure cooker!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into ½ inch cubes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 c. low sodium beef broth
  • 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 c. potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 4 carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • Parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn the Instant Pot to Saute, then select More. Wait for the pot to heat up, then add the oil.

  2. 2

    Add stew meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, beef broth, onion, potatoes and carrots.

  4. 4

    Stir to combine. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to Manual High Pressure for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    When cooking time is done allow to pressure to natural release for 10 minutes. Carefully vent the pressure valve to allow any additional pressure to release after 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.

  7. 7

    Pour mixture back into the pot, and turn the pot back to the Saute function.

  8. 8

    Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until stew has started to thicken.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.