Instant Pot® Beef Stew by Tammy

Here is a basic Instant Pot® recipe for a thick and hearty beef stew you can have ready for a weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• ¾ cup red wine
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 pinch seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or to taste
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 3 parsnips, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned salt together in a shallow bowl. Add beef and toss to coat.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add beef in small batches and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.

Step 4

Add onion to the pot and saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until melded together, about 30 seconds. Pour in broth and wine; bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Scrape cooked bits from the bottom of the pot. Add browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and parsnips. Add thyme and adjust seasoning, if desired.

Step 5

Close and lock the lid. Choose Manual and high pressure; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving plate. Select Saute function and simmer liquid in the pot until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Serve alongside stewed meat and vegetables.