[Foodie Friday Recipe] Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

For a quick, hearty, warming meal, try this easy Instant Pot beef stew recipe…
Spring is on the way, but we’ve still got plenty of cool nights ahead, and if you’re looking for a hearty meal to fill you up and keep you warm, you can’t beat a classic beef stew! This version is ready in a jiffy with an Instant Pot – or you can also do it in a slow cooker for a hands-off meal.
Beef stew is a frugal meal, using whatever veggies you have on hand. For best quality, use grass-fed beef, and you can add as many veggies as you like to stretch it and tailor it to your tastes. For a low-carb or keto dish, substitute green beans for peas, and replace the potatoes with 2 cups of halved radishes, or diced turnips. You could also use sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor and some healthy fiber.
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Serves: 4-8
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 30 min (4-8 hours for slow cooker)
Ingredients:
- 1 pound stew meat
- 1 Tablespoon butter may sub coconut oil or lard for dairy-free
- 1 cup onion minced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup celery optional
- 2 to 3 medium-sized potatoes cubed
- 2 cups corn or green beans
- 2 cups peas
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions (Instant Pot):
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Use the Saute function and melt your butter. Brown the stew meat (let it get good and seared on all sides).
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Remove the seared stew meat and add in the onions, garlic and celery, saute for approximately 2 minutes. (You can skip the browning part if you’re in a hurry, but it does add flavor and is worth the few minutes it takes)
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Turn off Saute function. Add in the browned stew meat and rest of all the ingredients.
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Place and lock the lid into place and select the soup setting.
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Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
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If you’re in a hurry to eat, use the manual release, not in a hurry, go natural release or let it say on the keep warm setting until ready to serve.
For Slow-Cooker Instructions, see Full Recipe at MelissaKNorris.com…