Instant Pot Beef Stew (Fork-Tender in Minutes)
Instant Pot Beef Stew (Fork-Tender in Minutes) is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and flavorful dish that comes together quickly. This hearty stew features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory broth—all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil and brown the cubed beef on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pot.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Close the lid and set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of pressure. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg