5.0 from 36 votes
Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew
Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew can be made in under 30 minutes and is full of hearty beef, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and tomatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 large potatoes
- 4 large carrots
- 1 large onion
- 14.5 ounces canned green beans with their liquid
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes (2 cans) with their liquid
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup cold water
Instructions
- Cut the beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions into bite size pieces.
- Set the instant pot to its Saute setting. Add the oil and stew meat. Stir and cook until the meat is well browned all over.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, beans with their liquid, and tomatoes with their liquid.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. I use at least a teaspoon of salt in this recipe. That's a lot of stew to season, you know!
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and make sure it's locked. If your model is equipped with a valve, check that it's in place. Set it to cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.
- At the end of the 15 minutes cooking time, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes followed by a quick release of any residual pressure. Open the top of the cooker and set it to its Saute function.
- Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. When the stew comes to the boil, add the cornstarch and water and stir until thickened. Reduce the heat to Simmer or Keep Warm.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
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Notes
- Cut the stew meat, potatoes, and carrots into similar-sized pieces so they all cook in the same amount of time.
- To store, allow the stew to cool completely. For short-term storage, use an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.
- To reheat - if frozen, allow the stew to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
1245mg
(36%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
7429IU
(149%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1245mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 7429IU | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.