21 of the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipes (2024)

Nothing screams “comfort food” like homemade beef stew and we’ve got 21 of the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipes you can try!

Yes! You really can make delicious beef stew with tender chunks of beef all in your electric pressure cooker.

We get it. We know that the slow cooker is usually the go-to when you want fork-tender beef in your hearty stew. But making instant pot stew results in the BEST STEW with fall apart beef stew meat in a fraction of the time. Your family will think you’ve been slaving over the hot stove all day, but you’ll have pulled this easy instant pot beef stew together in as little as 10-15 minutes.

Besides the quicker cooking time, you’ll love each easy recipe because they use simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. Whether you are a pressure cooking newbie or an old pro, we know you’ll love these recipes. Each one gives you all of the tips and directions you’ll need to make the best beef stew ever.

What Is Included in An instant pot Beef Stew?

A classic Instant pot beef stew usually contains some mixture of the following:

BeefCubes: stew beef (often beef chuck roast, rump roast, or sometimes short ribs) cut into roughly 1-inch pieces
Vegetables:Common vegetables include carrots, onions (like pearl onions), celery, and russet potatoes. Some like to add frozen peas or green beans. Follow the recipe card for great suggestions for cooking these vegetables in the Instant Pot.
Broth or Stock:Beef broth or stock forms the base of the stew, providing a rich and savory liquid.
Tomatoes:Some recipes may include tomatoes, either in the form of diced tomatoes or tomato paste, to add acidity and depth of flavor.
Herbs and Spices:Commonly used herbs and spices include a bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. You could use a delicious italian seasoning which covers a bunch of flavors!
Liquid:Besides broth or stock, other liquids like dry red wine or worcestershire sauce might be added to enhance the flavor.
Flour:Some recipes call for coating the beef in flour before browning to help thicken the stew. Adding a little olive oil to the bottom of the pot and browning the beef not only will thicken the stew but adds so much flavor! Those little browned bits are flavor gold! Some prefer to thicken using a cornstarch slurry.
Garlic:Minced garlic is often used to add a savory element to the stew.

So, grab your ingredients, some crusty bread to serve with it, and let’s make the perfect instant pot beef stew! Which instant pot beef stew recipe will you be trying out first?

Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This dump-and-go beef stew will become one of your favorites! Full of flavor and so easy to make!

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Instant Pot Beef Daube Stew with Mashed Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy a delicious family dinner with our Instant Pot beef daube stew with mashed potatoes. The flavor is unbelievable with tender pieces of beef and veggies plus it is a wonderfully hearty dish.

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