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Well, I’m so excited to share with you this easy Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe. The instant pot can get the job done. This beef stew pressure cooker recipe comes together in no time.
So, if you’re like me and waited until the last minute for dinner, give this recipe a try! This easy pressure cooker beef stew recipe is hearty and full of tender beef, potatoes and vegetables. It tastes like it has been cooking all day, but it actually is ready in minutes!
These is one of my absolute favorite easy recipes made in the instant pot. If you love making stew as much as I do try these recipes Irish Beef Stew Recipe, Crock Pot Mexican Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes Beef Stew Recipe, Ground Beef Stew, Sweet Potato Stew and Hungarian Goulash.
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Why We Love This Recipe
My instant pot has been a game changer for my family. I can get the same tenderness from a crock pot but without having to cook it all day. Didn’t take the meat out of the freezer? No worries! I have used thawed out meat and frozen meat in the instant pot and they both cook super fast.
Now, if you still don’t have an instant pot, I have a Quick & Easy Crock pot Beef Stew Recipe you will love. It turns out just as delicious and the meat is so tender. This beef stew recipe is the ultimate comfort food and has a ton of flavor.
Ingredients
- Stew Meat – You can use any cut of meat
- Frozen Green Beans – Feel free to use fresh or canned green beans
- Carrots – Diced into bite-sized pieces
- Russet Potatoes – Use potato of your choice
- Onion – If you are out, Best Onion Substitute
- Worcestershire Sauce – See The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes if you are out
- Water – You can use low-sodium beef broth or add a beef bouillon cube
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Additions and Variations
We love making beef stew as your can easily change the ingredients to what you prefer. Try these other variations.
- Garlic Cloves
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Garlic Powder
- Celery
- Slice Mushrooms
- Onion Powder
How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stew
Step 1 – First in an Instant pot or electric pressure cooker place the stew meat and the potatoes on the bottom.
Step 2 – Then place the green beans, onions, and carrots on top of the beef and potatoes.
Step 4 – Once all the ingredients have been added to the pressure cooker, place the lid on the instant pot and turn the valve on the top to the sealing position. Set the time for 20 minutes on high pressure. Note: If your meat is frozen, then cook it on high pressure for 25 minutes.
Step 5 – Allow the meal to cook in the instant and once finished, do a quick release by manually move the lid value from the sealing position to the venting position.
- Step 6 – I recommend a quick release on this recipe so that the potatoes and the vegetables don’t become too soft. If you use a natural release instead, the carrots and potatoes will likely be too soft after the cook time.
- Step 7 – Finally remove the bay leaf and then allow the meal to sit for a a few minutes so that the sauce thickens and then serve immediately while it’s still warm.
- Step 8 – With the cooking time and the time for the instant pot to come to pressure, this delicious beef stew is ready under 35 minutes!
Recipe Tips
- Instant Pot Recommendation – Amazon has several instant pots here and I absolutely love mine. I have the larger one and it’s perfect! You can also check out the electric pressure cookers too.
- Cutting Vegetables – Make sure that you dice the carrots and the potatoes into large pieces, if they’re diced too small, they will cook too quickly in the instant pot.
- Stew Consistency – After the cook time, if the beef stew is too watery, switch the instant pot the sauté setting and allow for the excess liquid to cook off until the stew is the consistency that you prefer.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving this pressure cooker beef stew recipe with my easy homemade corn bread recipe. This recipe is easy to make and perfect with this beef stew recipe.
Plus here are some of my other favorite corn bread recipes:
- Sweet Honey Corn Bread Recipe
- Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
- Easy Cornbread Muffins
- Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
If cornbread is not your thing, you can also serve these with delicious homemade rolls or this easy, delicious crusty bread recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally I use beef stew meat for this recipe as it’s usually the most cost effective. However, you can use a beef chuck roast or rump roast and cut it into 1 inch pieces before placing it in the pressure cooker.
We normally use Russet Potatoes, but you can other types of potatoes. Yukon Gold Potatoes is another great option. I have also used sweet potatoes instead of Russet potatoes in this recipe and it’s delicious.
I usually don’t brown my stew meat for this beef stew recipe because I’m pretty lazy in the kitchen. However, you can brown the stew meat on the sauté setting with 2 tsp of olive oil if you prefer. Then scrap off the brown bits, add the other ingredients and switch the instant pot to the pressure cooker setting.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop depending on how much you have leftover.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds stew meat
- 16 oz. frozen green beans
- 3 whole carrots (peeled and cut into large pieces)
- 3 russet potatoes (peeled and diced into large pieces)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes (14 oz.)
- 1/4 cup Worchershire Sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- In an Instant pot or electric pressure cooker place the stew meat and the potatoes on the bottom.
- Place the green beans, onions, and carrots on top.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and the water on top. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Cover and set the valve on the lid to the sealing position. Set the time for 20 minutes on high pressure.
- Once finished, do a quick release by moving the valve on the lid from the sealing position to the venting position.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!
You can if you want to thicken it.
Do you do a cornstarch mixture?
I made this tonight my husband loved, it so did the only thing different I added a package of beef stew seasoning, and cooked for 35 minutes like it suggested on my insta pot
Love this recipe as is. Next time I will try adding minced garlic, more veggies and a lil less beef but only because I don’t want to go above the fill line.
Delicious! So happy I found this recipe on this blustery day! I only used a little over 2 lbs meat & next time, I’ll add more onions.
Love the beef stew. My boys usually don’t like cooked carrots but they love them in this stew.
Very lovely recipe, i enjoyed making it and your instructions are great.
I love homemade stew and it always tastes better the second day for lunch. Homemade is the best way.!
The beef stew recipe is a total hit with my crowd! We have it often especially on these cold winter days.
I made this beef stew on a cold day last week. I’m a little afraid if my instant pot but you made this easy to follow. It came out great and I’m going to try the ham and bean soup next.
Made this, so good. I have introduced my newly married son and daughter in law to this group. They don’t know how to cook and this takes all the hard work away.
This is my “go to” when I need something fast. It’s so good and I can just use what I have on hand if I don’t have certain items. . I did have to cook my meat longer though, more like 30 minutes. Thank you so much for posting this recipe for us. I also think the Worcestershire sauce is the magic secret that makes it soooo good!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you loved it 🙂
This was GREAT! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
You can, but you don’t have it. It will still taste amazing!
I was wondering if we should brown the stew meat? Thank you for this recipe!??