Incredible Instant Pot Beef Stew: Comfort Food Perfection

In the chilly season, there is nothing more delightful than a soul-warming meal. Get ready to indulge yourself with our healthy and rich-flavored Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe. This recipe is beginner-friendly and effortlessly comes together in your Instant pot for hassle-free cooking.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Season the beef with salt and black pepper. Select the ‘Sauté’ mode on your Instant Pot, add olive oil and stew meat. Cook the meat until brown on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.

2. Add the chopped onion, and sauté until it gets soft. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stir for another couple of minutes.

3. Pour in the red wine, let the mixture cook, and let the alcohol evaporate. Stir vigorously to loosen all the tasty bits at the bottom.

4. Add the carrots, diced potatoes, fresh rosemary, and bay leaf. Pour the beef broth until all the ingredients are just covered. Secure the Instant Pot lid.

5. Cook on ‘Manual’ setting for 35 minutes and let it naturally release for 10 minutes.

6. Discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs after cooking. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot in bowls.

There you have it, an incredible Instant Pot Beef Stew perfect for chilly evenings. Serve with crusty bread or over rice for an incredibly hearty meal. This stew is guaranteed to be a hit for friends and family alike. You’ll always want to keep this recipe handy for a delicious, comforting dinner.

Enjoy your meal!