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Cozy Instant Pot Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

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A comforting and easy Instant Pot beef stew featuring tender beef chuck, sweet carrots, and soft potatoes, perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth (720 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 2 pounds of beef chuck roast cubes with paper towels and toss evenly in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free). Set aside.
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown beef cubes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze and lift browned bits.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Add remaining 2 ½ cups beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  6. Secure lid, set pressure valve to sealing, and cook on manual/high pressure for 35 minutes.
  7. Perform a quick pressure release. Open lid, add chopped carrots and potatoes, and stir gently.
  8. Close lid again and cook on manual/high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release once done.
  9. Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For thicker stew, simmer on sauté mode to reduce liquid.
  10. Ladle stew into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Drying the beef before flouring and searing helps create a better crust and richer flavor. Do not overcrowd the pot when browning beef. Deglaze the pot thoroughly to avoid burnt flavors. Add carrots and potatoes after initial pressure cooking to prevent mushiness. For thicker stew, simmer on sauté mode or add a cornstarch slurry. This stew tastes better the next day after flavors meld.

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Keywords: Instant Pot beef stew, easy beef stew, carrots and potatoes stew, pressure cooker stew, comfort food, quick stew recipe

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