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Beef stew has long been celebrated as a quintessential comfort food, perfect for warming the soul on chilly days. Its rich flavors and hearty ingredients come together to create a dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The best part? With the advent of the Instant Pot, making a delicious beef stew is quicker and easier than ever, allowing you to enjoy this classic dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Cozy Comfort Instant Pot Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting beef stew made easily in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2.0 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.0 medium onion, diced
  • 4.0 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4.0 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 3.0 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2.0 cups beef broth
  • 1.0 cup red wine
  • 2.0 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2.0 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1.0 leaf bay leaf
  • 0.0 to taste salt
  • 0.0 to taste pepper
  • 1.0 cup frozen peas
  • 0.0 for garnish chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the beef and set it aside.
  • In the leftover oil and juices, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Return the browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual / Pressure Cook' for 35 minutes on high pressure. Once the cooking time is complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
  • If you desire a thicker stew, set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' and let the stew simmer for a few minutes until it reduces to your desired thickness.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and allow them to heat through (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Ladle the stew into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy your Quick & Cozy Instant Pot Beef Stew!

Notes

You can substitute red wine with additional beef broth if preferred.
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, Instant Pot