Instant Pot American Beef Stew

This American Beef Stew is about tender beef and root vegetables in the tastiest thick beefy broth cooked under an hour in an Instant Pot.

When you are craving a healthy and hearty dinner, this All-American beef stew is the perfect meal to make. You can make this meaty, hearty stew in less than an hour using an instant pot. 

By adding healthy ingredients like carrots, onions, garlic, rutabaga, potatoes and peas, this meaty dish becomes extra delicious!

more flavour,

I added thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free ketchup or tomato paste, and mustard for extra flavour. And naturally, all the ingredients are gluten-free!

Over the years, I have learned that you all love stew. Our number one stew on google is the African Beef Stew. This African dish is the best stew on our website to date.

Today I would like to introduce you to our All-American stew. Traditional stew is made in the slow cooker and takes hours to perfect. However, we don’t always have the time to prepare a delicious beef stew with our busy lives. This is where instant pot comes in.

The secret to the best beef stew!

There are many ways of making stew. 

A great beef stew is all about the sauce. It should be rich and beefy. To do this, the beef has to be seared. The flavour intensifies by searing the meat first. Unfortunately, the instant pot is too small to get that caramelized sear off the meat, and you can’t control the heat. This is where the oven comes in handy.

How to sear meat in the oven for beef stew?

I want to share my secret to add a rich beefy flavour to this American beef stew without searing it in an instant pot. Yes, this is the easiest way to sear beef to perfection in minutes.

the recipe details,

Start with preheating the oven to 425 F. Next, mix the meat with a splash of olive oil, a sprinkle of rice flour, brown sugar, salt and pepper. The brown sugar adds a tasty caramel flavour and helps with browning.

Heat a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Then, scatter the seasoned stew beef on the rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven. The meat starts to sear on the baking sheet because it is super hot.

Next, turn on the broiler and allow the beef to brown. This should take between 8 – 12 minutes. But keep an eye on the meat as not to burn it.

The next step is easy!

Transfer the beef with the juices to the instant pot with remaining ingredients, except for the peas and the tapioca water mixture—Cook under high pressure for 35 minutes.

Then finish off the stew with the peas and the tapioca mixture, about two more minutes of cooking time. Done!

Best beef for stew recipes!

My favourite choice of meat for a beef stew is the chuck or shoulder cuts. My other favourites are bone-in short rib, fatty brisket, cross-cut shanks or oxtail. Cheaper cuts of beef are acceptable in the stew because the cooking process tenderizes the meat to perfection.

What to serve with beef stew?

Adding a side of sliced bread or rolls is probably the best way to serve the beef stew. Some of our favourite sides are the Gluten-Free Italian Bread, Gluten-Free Artisan Bread, or the Gluten-Free Butter Rolls. And, don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley!

Next time you are in a time crunch but need a hearty, meaty dinner, try this Instant Pot American Beef Stew Recipe.