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Instant Pot Beef Stew

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This Instant Pot Beef Stew is everything you love about traditional stew—tender beef, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and a rich, savory broth—all made in a fraction of the time thanks to pressure cooking. It’s warm, filling, and perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or cornstarch for GF)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (added at the end, optional but recommended)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef:

    • Season beef with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil.
    • Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté the Aromatics:

    • Add a little more oil if needed, then cook onion for 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Deglaze & Add Ingredients:

    • Stir in flour, then slowly pour in beef broth, scraping up brown bits on the bottom.
    • Add back the beef along with carrots, potatoes, celery, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

  4. Pressure Cook:

    • Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.
    • Allow natural release for 10–15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

  5. Finish the Stew:

    • Stir in balsamic vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste.
    • Discard bay leaf, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Want it thicker? Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir into the stew, and simmer on Sauté mode for a few minutes.
  • Add peas or green beans after pressure cooking for extra color and texture.
  • Beef stew is even better the next day—leftovers store beautifully!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/instant-pot-beef-stew/