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    Easiest Instant Pot Beef Stew

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Dec 4, 2020 by Dee

    Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe with red wine, tender cuts of beef and vegetables is a super flavorful, hearty and delicious dinner via @meamel

    Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe with red wine, tender cuts of beef and vegetables is a super flavorful, hearty and delicious dinner that will warm you right up. Best stew ever!

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    instant pot beef stew with red wine potatoes and carrots and peas in white bowl

    You guys, I have a ton of Instant Pot recipes on the blog, but my family honestly thinks this easy beef stew recipe is one of the best! It's a simple one pot dinner with meat, veggies and potatoes in a delicious, rich sauce.

    My grandma used to make old fashioned beef stew that was simple and satisfying but took several hours to make on the stove. And, while I love making Beef Burgundy (Beef Bourguignon) in my Dutch oven, I almost never have that kind of time.

    So, I found a way to make beef stew in the Instant Pot in about an hour. My recipe requires very little prep work or chopping. Other than chopping an onion and a few stalks of celery, you just throw everything else into the pot and pressure cooked! This is comfort food, folks, that will warm your heart and soul!

    How to Make Beef Stew in the Instant Pot

    First, pat the stew meat dry with a paper towel. This makes browning the meat easier. Then, I season the meat and brown it in some oil on the sauté setting in the Instant Pot.

    Browning the meat adds flavor. But, if you're really pressed for time or just plain tired, you can skip this step.

    It's best to work in batches so the meat browns faster -- about a pound at a time. Just remove the beef to a plate and cover it until you're done, then add it back to the pot.

    brown stew beef in instant pot

    Then, add some red wine, and deglaze the pot with a spatula or wooden spoon to remove any browned bits from the pot. Next add your beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and onions.

    The key to making the easiest Instapot beef stew is using baby potatoes and carrots and layering them so they're not sitting in the liquid. This lets you skip peeling and chopping, and your veggies won't turn to mush.

    They'll be tender but not mushy! I also like to throw in some celery leaves for extra flavor.

    carrots, potatoes and other stew ingredients in instant pot

    Add in some tomato paste at the end, and then, I sprinkle in the piece de resistance -- some herbes de Provence for extra flavor. I absolutely love this French seasoning, and I make whole chicken in the Instant Pot with it.

    If you can't find herbes de Provence, you can leave it out or use Italian seasoning. Don't sweat it!

    The beef stew tastes great without it, but if  you want a flavor boost, go with the herbes!

    instant pot beef stew with potatoes and carrots in ladle

    How Long to Pressure Cook

    I pressure cook the stew for 30 minutes. The beef is fork tender, and the veggies are just right.. Be sure to allow a 10 to 15 minute natural release.

    After the beef stew cooks, you can add frozen peas if you want. You can serve it right away if you like a thin sauce. If you like your sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry.

    vegetable beef stew in white bowls

    How to Thicken Stew

    Just mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Turn your pot to sauté, and stir in the slurry.

    Allow the pot to bubble away for about 5 minutes or so. Now, your sauce should be thick and rich!

    bowl of  beef burgundy with carrots, peas and potatoes with parsely

    What Red Wine is Best

    Traditional beef Burgundy recipes use wine from the Burgundy region of France. You don't have to use French wine, but try to use a light, dry wine such as pinot noir, merlot or cabernet.

    Also, be sure to only cook with wine that you would actually drink. Don't use table wine that may ruin the flavor of the stew or any dish.

    Don't want to use wine? You can use beef broth only. You can add in a little Dijon mustard for extra flavor if you want.

    instant pot beef stew with red wine potatoes and carrots and peas in white bowl

    Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

    Published by Dee
    Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe with red wine, tender cuts of beef and vegetables is a super flavorful, hearty and delicious dinner
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 200 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds lean beef stew meat
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
    • ½ cup red wine pinot noir
    • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 yellow or white onion chopped
    • 3 stalks celery chopped into large chunks
    • 1 pound small baby potatoes
    • ½ pounds baby carrots - ½ of a 1-pound bag
    • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 cup frozen peas optional

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the meat dry with a paper towel, and season with sea salt and pepper
    • Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads hot, add the olive oil and the stew meat. Brown 1 pound at a time, and remove the browned meat to a plate until all of the meat is browned.
    •  Add the red wine and onions to the pot, and deglaze to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pot
    • Add the beef broth and meat back to the pot, and stir in the Worcestershire sauce
    • Layer the celery, celery leaves, potatoes, carrots, herbes de Provence and tomato paste. Do not stir. Cover with lid, turn valve to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 30 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then start counting down and cook for 30 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural release, then do quick release to release remaining pressure
    • When pin drops, remove lid, stir the stew, add peas, if desired, and serve. Or, hit SAUTE and mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the stew to thicken even more. You can remove the vegetables for this step if you want.

    Notes

    Recipe can be made in 6 or 8-quart Instant Pot without changing anything.
    Recipe has been updated. If you don't want to use wine, add ½ cup more beef broth and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 
    Be sure to layer ingredients so vegetables don't sit in liquid. This helps prevent them from turning mushy.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

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    This recipe was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2020. Changes are noted in the recipe card.

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    Easiest Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe with potatoes and carrots makes a simple quick and easy beef stew in about 1 hour

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    1. Jim says

      December 14, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Made this for dinner last night. Wow! What flavor and the texture was great too! Making this for cold winter nights all winter! Thnaks Dee.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 14, 2020 at 8:17 pm

        That's wonderful, Jim! I'm glad you liked the stew. 🙂

    2. Margaret says

      January 27, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Potatoes were way over cooked! Most you couldn’t tell it was a potato!
      Had great flavor 👍🏻

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        So glad you liked the flavor, Margaret. Did you use the whole baby potatoes? They always cook perfectly and hold up well for me.

    3. Jen says

      April 11, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Why only 1 cup of beef broth when you’re making s lot of stew?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2019 at 1:08 pm

        You get extra liquid from the meat and veggies cooking, so you don't need more broth, but you can add more if you want.

    4. Diana says

      October 24, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Made this the other night and it tastes delicious! More on the way!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 24, 2018 at 11:09 pm

        Thanks so much, Diana. It's one of our favorites!

    5. Miz Helen says

      October 15, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Hi Dee,
      It is cold and rainy here today and your beef stew would be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    6. Jessica | Novice Chef says

      October 10, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      I can't wait to try this! I'm so pregnant right now that the easier and tasty the better!

      Reply
    7. James says

      October 10, 2018 at 6:50 am

      Made this last night and what a huge hit it was!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 10, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        That's wonderful, James! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

    8. Abeer says

      October 09, 2018 at 2:08 am

      I love my Instant Pot for this kind of recipe! So easy, healthy and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Chrissie Baker says

      October 09, 2018 at 1:42 am

      My husband loves beef. I'm sure your recipe will please him. Great recipe. I like all the ingredients in it.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 09, 2018 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks, Chrissie! This stew is definitely for beef lovers! 🙂

    10. Melanie Bauer says

      October 09, 2018 at 12:32 am

      So quick and easy! Comfort food at it's best, looks so hearty and flavorful!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 09, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        Thanks so much! It's definitely comfort food! 🙂

    11. Demeter says

      October 08, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      Such a great way to get a comfort food classic in a short time. What a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 09, 2018 at 2:39 pm

        Thanks, Demeter! It's so much faster this way. 🙂

    12. Jacque Hastert says

      October 08, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Time to dust off the IP and get this made stat!5 stars

      Reply

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