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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot beef stew is tender meat combined with carrots, potatoes and peas in a rich and savory broth. An easy dinner that can be on the table in less than an hour!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 pound small yellow potatoes quartered or halved
  • 4 carrots peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot to Saute, then select More. Wait for the pot to heat up, then add the oil. 
  2. Add half of the stew meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. 
  3. Remove the meat from the pot. Repeat with remaining meat.
  4. Place all the meat in the pot along with the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme leave, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir to combine. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to Manual High Pressure for 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully vent the pressure valve, or let the pressure release manually. 
  7. Remove 1/3 cup of stew liquid from the pot. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
  8. Pour the flour mixture back into the pot, and turn the pot back to the Saute function. 
  9. Add the peas to the pot. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until stew has started to thicken.
  10. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 1318mg (38%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 7100IU (142%) Vitamin C 24.1mg (27%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 7.5mg (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 1318mg 28%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 7100IU 142%
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 7.5mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.