Hearty + Delicious Beef Stew made in the Instant Pot
Ok friends, here it is….
Beef Stew In the Instant Pot!
This one’s meant to be eaten in a bowl, with a big soup spoon and a thick, buttered, crusty slice of Italian bread, to sop up all that delicious brothy sauce.
I already had a good, trusty stew recipe so I stuck with it. I adjusted it slightly to the instant pot method. I’m really happy with the results.
Now, here’s the thing…when I make stew on the stove, I usually finish it off in the oven. But I’ve now discovered this is not the norm…who knew!
In my humble opinion, it really improves the flavour and is worth the extra step.
I mean, it did taste great when I opened the IP lid…but…if you’re not pressed for time, please go the extra mile (in this case 10-15 min). I really think it’s worth it!
On the stove this recipe usually cooks for several hours on very low heat, so the instant pot version is definitely faster.
Hope you give it a try! Don’t forget to let me know how it worked out or if you have any suggestions or tips that work for you when making stew.
* I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo for this recipe
Hearty Beef Stew
and here’s the printable recipe…
Hearty Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon chopped
- 1 1/. - 2 lbs stewing beef cut in bite sized chunks
- salt + pepper to season beef
- 2 tbsps flour
- olive oil for sauteing
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 cup red wine of your choice
- 4 carrots peeled, cut in thick slices
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 1 small head of garlic peeled, smashed
- 2 potatoes peeled, cubed
- 1 pkg white or cremini mushrooms sliced in half
- 2-3 bay leaves
- a few sprigs thyme (or other woody herbs you like
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp cold water
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Press saute mode on instant pot. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned stirring often.Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Toss beef cubes with flour to coat.Add a bit of oil and cook seasoned beef, in batches, until browned.Transfer to plate with bacon. Set aside
- Add a bit more oil if needed and saute onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes, stirring often so they don't burn.Add garlic cloves and saute another minute, the add wine and continue cooking a few more minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, to release the crusty bits ( this adds flavour and prevents burn alert issues with the instant pot)
- At this point return beef and bacon to the pot, add carrots and celery, broth, herbs and tomato paste, no need to stir.
- Press cancel, lock on lid, and turn pressure valve to sealing.Choose pressure cook mode, adjust timer to 35 min.
- When done, let timer run for natural pressure release, for 10 minutes.Carefully turn pressure valve to venting, to release any remaining pressure, press cancel then open lid.
- Press saute mode.In a small cup mix together cornstarch with a bit of cold water, then stir into stew and heat for a few minutes.Press cancel.
- Preheat oven to 425F.Transfer stew to a cast iron pot or other oven safe cookware.Roast in oven for 12-15 minutes, uncovered.Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.Serve hot with a nice crusty bread or sliced baguette and enjoy.
Notes
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*THIS POST WAS FEATURED AT:
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21 Comments
Benita
This stew looks absolutely delicious! Will definitely be adding it to my collection! Have a great one!
Mary
Thank you! Its really good in my humble opinion, hope u give it a try😊
Miz Helen
Your Beef Stew will be just perfect for this cold winter day! Hope you have a great Valentine Week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
That looks like a wonderfully satisfying stew! Thanks for joining the What’s for Dinner party!
Stacy Roman
This stew looks great I cant wait to try it. I am visiting you from the Super Fabulous Friday Link Party. I followed you on Pinterest and IG and would love if you followed back – thanks in advance
Liz
It is definitely the weather for beef stew and this looks easy and quick enough for a weeknight dinner. I bet the leftovers are even better the next day. Thank you for bringing it to FF.
Erin
Thanks for sharing at the Fabulous Friday Linky Party Mary..you’ve been featured! Can’t wait to see what you share this week >> https://abiggreenhouse.com/the-super-fabulous-friday-linky-party-9/
Mary
thats great news! thank you very much, had to skip a week as I was overseas but back this week for sure! Thank you for hosting a great new link up
Donna Reidland
This looks like a wonderful recipe to eat as we all stay home more and focus on family. It sounds delicious. I’m wondering if I have stew meat in the freezer!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
I have to get an instapot! This looks so succulent! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope you have a cozy week.
Marielle
This looks like the perfect stew for fall! Delicious! Thanks for sharing! I’m visiting today from the #anythinggoes link up. Have a great week Mary!
Mary
thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment! nothing better than a hearty stew for a cold rainy fall day like today, it’s delish, hope you get the chance to try it out
Marilyn
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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Dee | Grammy's Grid
YUM, looks good. Pinned.
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Terry Crylen
Wow. That looks heavenly, I’d love to try this!
Mary
You must! It really is delish! Tganks for dropping in and leaving a comment
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Beautiful stew! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you again tomorrow!
Mary
Thank you, it’s really delicious, a favourite! I just noticed you featured it too, much appreciated.
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