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Cozy Instant Pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

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A hearty and comforting beef stew made quickly in the Instant Pot, featuring tender beef chuck and a medley of root vegetables. Perfect for warming up cold winter nights with rich, savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Optional: 1/2 cup red wine for deglazing

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Peel and chop the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and dice the onion. Mince the garlic. (About 15 minutes)
  2. Toss the beef cubes lightly in the all-purpose flour seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper to help thicken the stew later.
  3. Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In batches, brown the beef cubes on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Avoid crowding the pot. Transfer the beef to a plate once browned.
  4. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavors.
  7. Return the browned beef to the pot along with chopped carrots, parsnips, potatoes, dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and remaining beef broth (about 4 cups). Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode at high pressure for 35 minutes.
  9. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  10. Open the lid, remove bay leaves, and stir the stew. If thicker consistency is desired, turn on ‘Sauté’ mode and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

Notes

Browning the beef properly is key to flavor. Keep vegetable chunks roughly the same size for even cooking. Use natural pressure release to keep meat tender. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. Optional splash of heavy cream can be added at the end for creaminess. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered or add a slurry of flour or cornstarch with water to thicken.

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Keywords: beef stew, instant pot, root vegetables, winter recipe, comfort food, pressure cooker stew, easy beef stew

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