Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew Dump and Start
Instant Pot Beef Stew is hearty, filling, and easy to make in just one pot! This satisfying beef stew Instant Pot recipe requires minimal prep and is great for meal prep.
Suitable for Gluten-free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Hearty easy Instant Pot Beef Stew is the best stew, folks. It’s made in one pot in less than an hour and only requires minimal cleanup. And, who doesn’t love one-pot meals that are hearty, full of delicious filling veggies, and super simple to make???
Even better, making this beef stew in Instant Pot is easy because it is a Dump and Start Beef Stew made with affordable pantry staples and an utterly delicious comfort food treat.
Pressure cook the best beef stew for easy lunches and suppers, and take a batch with you to your next potluck gathering. You’ll have the guests asking for your recipe for sure. Same with this Instant Pot Pot Roast or Instant Pot Lentil Soup.
For even more stews, try this Instant Pot Venison Stew or this easy Instant Pot Lamb Stew.
Table of Contents
Why Make This Recipe
- It’s Easy to Make – This recipe needs only 10 ingredients, all of which, you already have in your pantry and the whole thing comes together in just 35 minutes.
- It Feeds a Crowd – Feed up to 8 people or a smaller group with leftovers for another meal.
- It’s Gluten Free – This stew recipe is wheat free so it’s perfect for gluten free diets.
Ingredient Notes
- Beef – Select a marbled chuck roast and cut into 2-inch cubes or purchase beef stew meat.
- Potatoes – Use Yukon gold, red potatoes, or russet potatoes. Peeling is optional.
- Carrots – Cut larger carrots into thick rounds or substitute baby carrots.
- Celery – Slice celery into thin half moons.
- Beef Broth – Using unsalted beef broth lets you control the saltiness. Heat the broth before adding it for the best results.
- Tomato Puree – Add canned puree or passata to flavor the roast and gravy.
- Honey – For a touch of sweetness. Substitute real maple syrup if desired.
- Italian Seasoning – Or use your favorite seasoning blend.
- Salt and Pepper – Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Ready to make this beef stew recipe instant pot? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Instant Pot Beef Stew
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot insert and stir to combine.
- Place the lid on and turn the valve to the sealing position.
- Select the stew setting and cook until done.
- Allow for a natural pressure release (about 10-15 minutes) before opening.
Or you can brown the meat first…
- Heat the olive oil in your Instant Pot and brown the beef in batches. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth.
- Add all the ingredients, including the browned beef, into the Instant Pot insert mix, cover the pot and turn the valve to sealing,
- Choose the stew setting and cook until done.
- Allow for a natural pressure release (about 10-15 minutes) before opening.
OK, so the second method only adds about 7 minutes of cooking time to your stew but that browning of the meat adds such an amazing extra depth of flavor, that it is worth doing if you have time.
Pro Tips
- To make the prep work for your instapot beef stew even more simple, you can buy pre-cubed beef stew meat, or just ask your butcher to cut it into cubes for you. Make sure it’s cut into bigger size pieces.
- Make sure to cut the vegetables in bigger chunks so they don’t fall apart.
- Browning the Instant Pot stew meat first adds a nice depth of flavor.
- For the best results and great meat texture, you want to naturally release the pressure for the time stated.
- Do make sure to deglaze the pot after browning the meat to avoid having the burn notice. Use soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or red wine for an even more flavorful beef stew.
- Use a wooden spoon to deglaze. This prevents scratching the inner pot.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to mop up all the flavorful gravy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color.
Delicious Variations
- Change the Broth: Trade out the beef broth for chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Add more Vegetables: Add in different root veggies like rutabaga and parsnips.
- Vary the Meat: Feel free to use other meat like venison instead.
- Kick up the Flavor: Add tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried thyme, or a splash of red wine to enhance the flavor.
- Add Frozen Peas: Toss in a small bag of frozen peas just before serving. Cover the cooked stew and peas with the instant pot lid for a few minutes to let the peas warm through.
Prep And Storage
Like many stews, this Instant Pot Beef Stew tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Ahead – Chop the veggies ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Storage – Leftover stew should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this will last about 4-5 days.
- Freeze – Let stew cool down, then transfer into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Defrost and Reheat – Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the microwave, or in a skillet or saucepan.
FAQs
Absolutely. You can double this Instapot stew as long as you make it in one of the bigger pots like the 8qt. Just make sure the ingredients stay below the fill line.
If you want a thicker stew, then make a flour paste by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornflour with 2 tablespoons water, mix this in when the stew is done, select sauté, and bring it to a boil before switching off.
This recipe uses the stew setting on the Instant Pot. This pre-programmed setting automatically cooks for 35 minutes at high pressure.
I love having some meat with a bit of fat for making Pressure Cooker Beef Stew. That way, the meat stays juicy, plus the fat adds a bit of extra flavor. But really it is up to you which you use. Although these cuts usually benefit from low and slow cooking, pressure cooking this hearty stew makes it tender in a hurry.
Meat options include chuck roast (nice due to the connective tissue), brisket, and round roast. You can also get beef cubes from the butcher or supermarket. Just make sure it is called stew meat.
More Recipes You May Like
- Instant Pot Lamb Stew.
- Instant Pot Venison Stew.
- Instant Pot Potato Soup.
- For more stew recipes, you can check out this Venison Slow Cooker Stew and definitely Campfire Stew.
- Instant Pot Brown Rice.
- Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Originally published Jan 2018. Updated Jan 2021 and Nov 2022.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900g) beef cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 potatoes cubed
- 4 carrots cut into thick rounds
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 2 cups (500ml) beef broth hot
- ¼ cup (60ml) tomato puree or tomato passata
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot insert and stir to combine.
- Place the lid on and turn the valve to sealing position. Select the stew setting and cook until done.
- Allow for a natural pressure release (about 10-15 minutes) before opening.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve.
Notes
- To make the prep work for your instapot beef stew even more simple, you can buy pre-cubed beef stew meat, or just ask your butcher to cut it into cubes for you. Make sure it’s cut into bigger size pieces.
- Make sure to cut the vegetables in bigger chunks so they don’t fall apart.
- Browning the Instant Pot stew meat first adds a nice depth of flavor.
- For the best results and great meat texture, you want to naturally release the pressure for the time stated.
- Do make sure to deglaze the pot after browning the meat to avoid having the burn notice. Use soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or red wine for an even more flavorful beef stew.
- Use a wooden spoon to deglaze. This prevents scratching the inner pot.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to mop up all the flavorful gravy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color.
- Storage – keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4-5 days.
- There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
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