Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe. Pure comfort food! ($1.61 per serving)

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Beef Stew

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Annemarie Rossi

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
2 lbs stew beef cut into bite-sized pieces and sprinkled with salt
1 onion chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 cups water
2 lbs potatoes peeled and cut into one-inch cubes
1 lb carrots cut into bite-sized pieces
3 celery stalks cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to Saute. Add the oil and brown the meat in 2 batches. Cook each batch for 2 or 3 minutes, turning the pieces of beef several times so all sides are browned. Set the browned meat aside.
Turn off the Instant Pot and add the onion to the warm pot. Let it cook for a minute, stirring a few times. Then add all the remaining ingredients to the pot, including the browned meat.
Close the lid, set the seal, and set the pot to high pressure for 35 minutes.
After the 35 minute cook time, use a natural pressure release. Wait until the silver pressure indicator drops on its own (about 30 minutes). This will allow the beef to maintain as much moisture as possible. (Note: If you're in a hurry, you can let the pressure release naturally for just 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure by turning the vent.)
Serve warm.

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Notes

The flavors of this stew can be adapted to suit your tastes. If you don't like the balsamic vinegar flavor, omit that ingredient and use beef broth in place of some or all of the water. Add Italian seasonings if desired. The best thing to do is taste the stew once it's cooked, and add spices if desired.

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