Instant Pot Beef Stew

An Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe everyone will love! This quick beef soup is delicious, healthy, hearty and so tender from the pressure cooker.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Time to Come to Pressure10

Total Time45

Servings: people

Calories: 340kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb stew meat cut I small cubes (about one square inch)
1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
2 cups carrots cut in 1/2 inch thick circles
1 cup celery thinly sliced-1/4 inch thick
2 cups fingerling, russet or yukon gold potatoes cut in 1 inch pieces (about 8 oz)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 cup beef broth low or no sodium
¼ cup red wine optional
1 cup frozen peas

Set instant pot to sauté for 10 minutes. Heat olive oil. Brown stew meat on all edges (about 5 minutes). Add onions/garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
While meat/onions brown, cut all other vegetables/potatoes.
After the meat has browned - add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT peas and stir until combined.
Cover and set to sealing, Manual Pressure for 15 minutes
It will take the instant pot about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
When it’s finished cooking, quick release the pressure. Discard bay leaf, stir in frozen peas & enjoy!

Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and brown stew meat + onions. This step is not necessary, but will add an extra layer of flavor.
While meat/onions brown, cut all other vegetables/potatoes.
After the meat has browned - add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT peas and stir until combined.
Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours.
When it’s finished cooking discard bay leaf, stir in frozen peas & enjoy!

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and brown stew meat + onions. Cook for about 10 minutes.
While meat/onions brown, cut all other vegetables/potatoes.
After the meat has browned - add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT peas and stir until combined.
Cook on high for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and allow stew to simmer for additional 30 minutes
When it’s finished cooking discard bay leaf, stir in frozen peas & enjoy!