Learn my favorite tips and tricks to cook this easy classic in an Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) for a family favorite everyone loves.
Instant Pot Cooking is Easy
If you’re new to pressure cooking (and the Instant Pot), you’re going to love it! It’s so easy to use and cooks meals in minutes in just one pot (including browning meat and cooking). Win-win! If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can find them online here! It makes the most tender ribs and chops and of course amazing beef stew. We make homemade beef stew often but this recipe cuts down on time (and dishes) for a flavorful stew in one pot!
Instant Pot Beef Stew Ingredients
BEEF When it comes to pressure cooker beef stew, there is no better cut of meat than chuck. Buy a thick chuck pot roast and cut it into chunks. If you can’t find chuck, regular stewing beef will work just fine! VEGETABLES This recipe contains the classics, potatoes, onions, carrots and celery. Peas are added in at the end (so they don’t overcook). Not a fan of peas? No problem, add in some green beans instead! BROTH This is a rich brown-gravy type broth with flavor from fresh herbs and a bit of tomato paste. If desired a small can of diced tomatoes can be added for a tomato broth stew.
How To Make Instant Pot Stew
To make this instant pot beef stew recipe (full recipe below):
How Long to Cook Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
Sear, 15 minutes This pressure cooker beef stew recipe starts with searing the beef to get a good crust on it (don’t skip this part). This will take about 10-15 minutes or so (in 2 batches). Build & Release Pressure, 25 minutes It will take about 10-15 minutes to get up to pressure and it will natural release for about 15 minutes. Cook Time, 35 minutes The stew cooks for 35 minutes in the Instant Pot but keep in mind, that’s the cooking time only. Overall, you can expect this Instant Pot Beef Stew to take about 90 minutes start to finish, but don’t worry, most of the time is hands off.
While the beef is searing in batches, this is a good time to prep and chop the veggies. Performing tasks while things are cooking helps things flow easily during preparation!
Serve with…
Beef stew is practically a complete meat-and-potatoes meal in itself, no need to fuss with much else. A fresh tossed salad (or caesar salad) and some crusty bread, French bread or dinner rolls are the perfect sides.
Got Leftovers?
To freeze beef stew place in a freezer bag or container. To reheat, no need to pre-thaw. Just empty the frozen block into a pot on low heat, and you’ll have dinner on the table again in no time!
More Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – Reader favorite (and so easy)!! Instant Pot Pot Roast Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs – Easy for snacks, salads and sandwiches! Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – Great for salads or tacos Instant Pot Ribs – Melt in your mouth good!!
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