Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe Without Tomato Paste

May 20, 2023 Post a Comment

Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe (Whole30 & Paleo) Primavea Kitchen from www.primaverakitchen.com

Description

Instant Pot beef stew is a classic comfort food that requires minimal effort and offers maximum flavor. This hearty dish is loaded with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a flavorful and savory broth. This version is made without tomato paste, making it a great alternative for those who don’t like the taste of tomatoes. The great thing about this recipe is that it’s made entirely in the Instant Pot, meaning you don’t have to spend hours stirring on the stovetop. With the Instant Pot, this beef stew will be done in no time and perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.

Prep Time

This recipe requires very little prep time, as all of the ingredients can simply be added directly to the Instant Pot. You’ll need to cut the beef into cubes, dice the onion, and chop the carrots and potatoes. This should take no more than 10 minutes.

Cook Time

Once everything is prepped, you can cook the beef stew in the Instant Pot for about 30 minutes. The total cook time will depend on the size and thickness of the beef cubes, so start checking for doneness around the 25-minute mark. The beef should be fork-tender and the potatoes should be fork-smashable. Once the beef is cooked through, the beef stew is ready to be served.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
2 cups beef broth
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. Turn the Instant Pot to the “saute” setting and add the beef cubes to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

2. Add the beef broth to the pot and deglaze the bottom, scraping up any browned bits. Add the onion, carrots, potatoes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano to the pot and stir to combine.

3. Place the beef cubes on top of the vegetables and secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is set to “sealing” and set the Instant Pot to “manual” for 30 minutes.

4. When the cook time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before carefully turning the valve to “venting” to release the remaining pressure. Carefully remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas.

5. Serve the beef stew warm with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Equipment

The only equipment you’ll need for this recipe is an Instant Pot. An Instant Pot is a multi-functional electric pressure cooker that can be used to make a wide variety of dishes, from soup to dessert. It’s a great tool for busy cooks who don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd. Just make sure you’re using a large enough pot to accommodate the extra ingredients. If your Instant Pot is too small, you can split the ingredients into two batches and cook them separately.

For a spicier version, you can add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pot along with the other spices. If you’d like to add more vegetables to the stew, feel free to add in a few handfuls of chopped celery or mushrooms.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 439
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 43 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 3 g

Recipe Tips

To get the most flavor out of the beef, it’s best to use a high-quality cut, such as chuck roast or sirloin. You can also substitute the beef broth with beef stock for a richer flavor. If you don’t have any beef broth or stock on hand, you can use a combination of chicken broth and red wine.

If you’d like to make this recipe even faster, you can use pre-chopped vegetables from the store. Frozen vegetables are also a great time-saving option. Just make sure to add them to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking time so they don’t become too soft.