Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Beef Stew features tender cubes of beef, soft carrots, and creamy potatoes simmered in a rich, glossy gravy. It’s hearty and warming with balanced beefy depth and subtle sweetness from the vegetables—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or to feed the family on a chilly evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in the bottom of a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. If the cooker has an insert, remove it and cook directly in the bottom of the pot. Add the beef and the onion; cook until the beef is browned on the outside.
- 2
Stir in 2 cups water, the carrots, and the bouillon cubes. Close the lid and secure the pressure regulator. Heat until the mixture sizzles, then reduce the heat to medium and set a timer for 20 minutes. If you have an adjustable pressure regulator, set it to 10 pounds of pressure.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Let the pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Mine must sit under cold running water for 5 minutes until the lid can be released.
- 5
Remove the lid and place the pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir the cornstarch into a small amount of cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes to the stew, or place them in serving dishes and ladle the stew over them.
- Calories 473.21 kcal High 24%
- Protein 12.54 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 78.15 g 28%
- Total Fat 13.91 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.26 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1751.74 mg High 76%
- Dietary Fiber 7.38 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 8.81 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 238.56 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 1047.42 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 69.66 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Beef Stew is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, Carrot, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 473.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, Carrot, Cornstarch, Diced Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Beef Stew?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 473.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Stew healthy?
- Instant Pot Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 473.21 calories and 12.54 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1751.74 mg (76% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.26 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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