Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew – This mouthwatering and easy to make Instant Pot Beef Stew is sure to become one of your favorite ever Instant Pot recipes! Tender beef is simmered in a super flavorful and hearty broth that’s packed with veggies!
Well, you guys, it is way past time for me to post another Instant Pot recipe! What better way to kick off comfort food season with a quick and easy beef stew? This tastes so amazing like it’s been simmering away for hours, but it really takes less than an hour and most of the foot work is done by our magical friend, the Instant Pot!
The last time we talked Instant Pot here, we talked about how I was liking it, and my first experiences. Well, I LOVE it and I’m completely addicted to the thing! I have a feeling it will be getting regular use year round because it’s almost always the fastest way to get dinner on the table, and it will keep me from having to heat up my oven once that scorching summer heat comes back!
If you haven’t seen my first two Instant Pot recipes, you must check them out! Everyone is loving this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, and my Instant Pot Spaghetti and my Instant Pot Country Style ribs!
So, this beef stew recipe makes exactly enough to serve four people. Sometimes I can give or take a little on serving size, but this came out just right for four.
The good news is, there was plenty of room in my Instant Pot should I have wanted to double this recipe! It’s so tasty, and I think everyone likes stew so I’d gladly double this and serve it to company! Another win with stew is that it’s relatively cheap to make.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS WITH INSTANT POT BEEF STEW:
- Sear the meat first as directed in the recipe! Taking the quick stepto sear the meat instead of just tossing everything it produces a much more flavorful stew.
- Natural release for the best results. It’s best to always natural release anyway when you have really hot boiling liquids like this. I also prefer the natural method for the best texture in the meat.
- Don’t let this cool before adding the cornstarch/water. You want to add the cornstarch and cold water mixture while the stew is still nice and piping hot for the best thickening. If you like your stew extra thick, you can double the cornstarch mixture.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Large Onion, Chopped
- 1 16 Ounce Bag Baby Carrots, Cut Into Slices
- 1 Pound Potatoes, Cubed
- 2 1/2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 10 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the saute function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the meat and season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the meat until Browned on all sides.
- Add the beef broth to the instant pot and use a spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Close the lid and steam valve on the instant pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and stir into the stew until thickened.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
A family favorite! So easy and delicious!
This was the first Salty Marshmallow recipe I made in my Instant Pot years ago. It has been my go to, ever since. It’s easy and so flavorful. I also add frozen peas to mine when it’s done cooking. I also enjoy it served over buttery grits. I’ve never been disappointed in any recipe from Salty Marshmallow that I’ve tried in the years since first finding this stew recipe.
Best stew recipe ever, have used it f years
I love this!! I heard the reviews of there being too much broth and not enough meat, and I am trying to have hearty foods right now because I’m working a lot, so here’s what I did:
Doubled the meat. Added also celery, mushrooms, and swapped the tomato sauce for a can of diced tomatoes. There ended up being too much veg before covering, so I plopped them in a small pot with the rest of a box of beef broth and boiled them while the other was being cooked. I didn’t have Worcester sauce so I used soy sauce. The meat is perfect. The veggies are good. The broth is delicious. I’m so happy!!
Any way to make this on the stove instead of instapot?
This was my first recipe made using a recipe from The Salty Marshmallow. It is the only recipe I use now, it’s that good and fast to boot!😋
Wow! The best beef stew I’ve ever had. Only thing I did different was saute the onions, garlic, and carrots. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing. 🫶
This is the second time I’ve made this and it’s a huge hit with all the family. I think the Italian seasoning and worcesterhire sauce take it over the edge.
Perfect stew recipe!
Really yummy and easy. I used about 12 oz of carrots and added 4 stalks of celery. I also used 4 cloves garlic.