Instant Pot Beef Stew
This comforting Instant Pot beef stew comes together with just 6 ingredients and cooks in under an hour! Tender beef chunks, fresh vegetables, and a rich, flavorful gravy make it the perfect meal for chilly days.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast fat trimmed, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
- 1 medium onion sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery sliced diagonally in thick pieces
- 6 carrots carrots sliced diagonally in thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons small tapioca pearls
- 0.5 cup tomato juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Select the stew/meat setting (about 35 minutes on high pressure). After cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes before releasing the steam. Optionally, finish with a quick browning session in the oven.
- Preheat oven to 320°F. Transfer ingredients to a baking dish (glass or ceramic works best). Cover with foil and bake for 3-4 hours. Add water if gravy becomes too dry before serving.
- For slow cooker method, combine all ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender. Finish with a quick browning in the oven if desired.
- To finish, bake uncovered in a hot oven (around 400°F) for 10-20 minutes to caramelize the meat and thicken the gravy before serving.
Notes
This stew pairs wonderfully with crusty buttered bread and a simple green salad for a complete meal. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers freeze well for up to 6 months.