Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew
Pot Beef Stew
Tender, flavorful, and ready in under an hour!
This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food – packed with juicy beef, hearty veggies, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for busy nights when you crave a homemade meal without the long cook time!
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Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Beef Stew
✅ Faster than slow cooking – Ready in just 50 minutes!
✅ Fall-apart tender beef – Pressure cooking locks in flavor.
✅ One-pot wonder – Easy cleanup!
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes even better the next day.
Tips for the Best Instant Pot Beef Stew
🔥 Sear the meat first – For maximum flavor!
⏳ Natural release for 10 minutes – Keeps the beef tender.
🌿 Double the cornstarch – If you like a thicker stew.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sear beef in Instant Pot on Sauté mode with oil and seasonings.
- Deglaze with beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Add remaining ingredients (except cornstarch).
- Pressure cook 35 mins, then natural release 10 mins.
- Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Notes
- FAQs (Instant Pot Beef Stew)
❓ Why is my stew meat tough?
→ Not enough liquid or quick-releasing too soon. Always natural release for tender beef!
❓ Do I have to brown the meat first?
→ Yes! Searing = deeper flavor. Don’t skip this step.
❓ How to prevent burning?
→ Deglaze well after sautéing and use enough liquid.
❓ Can I double the recipe?
→ Yes! Fits in a 6-qt Instant Pot.
❓ How long to pressure cook stew?
→ 35 mins for perfect tenderness.
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