Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Instant Pot Beef Stew, a dish that marries rich flavors and tender textures effortlessly. This hearty stew features succulent beef chuck simmered to perfection alongside Yukon gold potatoes and vibrant carrots, all enveloped in a savory broth enhanced by Worcestershire sauce and aromatic thyme. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a meal prep for the week ahead, this recipe delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With the Instant Pot’s speedy cooking method, you can enjoy this classic dish in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an inviting finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 pound carrots
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss beef chuck pieces with flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode; heat vegetable oil and sear half of the beef for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
- Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pot; stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Return all seared beef to pot; layer potatoes and carrots on top without stirring.
- Secure lid; set vent to 'Sealing.' Cook on High pressure for 35 minutes.
- Allow for a Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes; then Quick Release any remaining pressure.
- Remove lid, discard bay leaf, stir the stew to combine ingredients, and thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg