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In the spirit of the warm, cozy vibes, I have a comforting hug of a recipe for you: Instant Pot Beef Stew. It has the cozy richness you expect from the stick-to-your-ribs classic, made faster and easier in the pressure cooker.

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Beef stew is one of my absolute favorite recipes to make on a chilly, cloudy day (same with thisCrockpot Vegetable Beef Soup).

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I love it when I can prep the beef stew early in the day, then take pleasure in allowing the meat to cook low and slow for hours until it is so fall-apart tender, it slices with a spoon.

Every time I take a bite of this tasty Instant Pot beef stew, I feel transported to a snug room beside a roaring fire in some windswept, drizzly, fairytale part of the world.

Ultimately, location doesn’t matter when you tuck into this hearty stew as long as you’re snug and the stew is hot and ready.

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5 Star Review “I’ve made this recipe twice recently and it is great. It is so easy to make and the taste is so rich and delicious.” — Kathy —

If you love cozy, hearty, and nutritious recipes that will please everyone at your table, then this dairy-free Instant Pot beef stew recipe is the best thing to cook in an Instant Pot!

Like hearty Spanish Chicken Stew and Braised Short Ribs, Instant Pot beef stew feels like the meal for that kind of night when the rain taps on the window, but you needn’t worry.

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If you need to make this Instant Pot beef stew without potatoes, you could try using a different root vegetable of choice, such as sweet potato or parsnips.

I also like to sometimes add a bit of dried rosemary to this stew or garnish the stew with fresh rosemary just before serving. Fresh parsley is a lovely garnish too.

If you don’t enjoy peas, Instant Pot beef stew with mushrooms is also divine. Because they cook quickly and in a similar amount of time as peas, chopped or thinly sliced mushrooms are a great alternative.

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Instant Pot beef stew and red wine are a delicious combo! Try this stew with a full-bodied Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Bordeaux. You can use some of the wine to deglaze the pan, then enjoy the rest.

Yes, for those with dietary concerns, this Instant Pot beef stew is Whole30 and Paleo-friendly. Swap arrowroot for the cornstarch, and omit the Worcestershire (you can splash in some coconut aminos for extra flavor instead if you like).

Yes, you can overcook stew meat in the Instant Pot if you’re not careful. While beef stew does get more tender the longer it cooks, there’s a fine line between tender and overdone. Make sure to slice your meat cubes to the recommended size in the recipe instructions and follow the cook times closely.

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The cut of meat you select for stew plays a big role in its tenderness once cooked. Beef chuck roast, I find, is the best cut of meat for beef stew recipes. Be sure to also let your pressure release naturally. If you release it immediately, you can cause the meat to seize.

Serving: 1.5 cups Calories: 489 kcal Carbohydrates: 36 g Protein: 44 g Fat: 22 g Saturated Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 117 mg Fiber: 6 g Sugar: 10 g

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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