Homestyle Instant Pot Recipes
Are you looking for an easy way to prepare delicious homestyle meals with minimal effort? Then look no further than the Instant Pot! The Instant Pot is the perfect solution for busy home cooks who don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen. With the press of a button, you can have a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table in no time. Here are some of our favorite homestyle Instant Pot recipes that are sure to become family favorites!
Basic Beef Stew
Description:
This Basic Beef Stew is a comforting and hearty meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's made with simple ingredients like beef, potatoes, carrots, and herbs, and it's cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 6 cups of beef broth
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
Instructions:
1. Set the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef stew meat and brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the beef broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and potatoes to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the “Sealing” position. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
4. When the cooking time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the stew and stir until thickened.
6. Serve the stew hot and enjoy!
Equipment:
Instant Pot
Notes:
This stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition: Per Serving:
Calories: 430 kcal, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 19 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 615 mg, Potassium: 930 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 2440 IU, Vitamin C: 9.3 mg, Calcium: 70 mg, Iron: 4.3 mg
Recipe Tips:
- If you want to make this stew a bit heartier, you can add a can of drained and rinsed beans.
- To make this stew vegetarian, you can substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth and the beef with cubed firm tofu.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the stew.
- If you’re not a fan of potatoes, you can substitute them with sweet potatoes or butternut squash.
- If you want to add some extra spice, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
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