21 of the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipes

Nothing screams “comfort food” like homemade beef stew and we’ve got 21 of the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipes you can try!

Yes! You really can make delicious beef stew with tender chunks of beef all in your electric pressure cooker.

We get it. We know that the slow cooker is usually the go-to when you want fork-tender beef in your hearty stew. But making instant pot stew results in the BEST STEW with fall apart beef stew meat in a fraction of the time. Your family will think you’ve been slaving over the hot stove all day, but you’ll have pulled this easy instant pot beef stew together in as little as 10-15 minutes.

Besides the quicker cooking time, you’ll love each easy recipe because they use simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. Whether you are a pressure cooking newbie or an old pro, we know you’ll love these recipes. Each one gives you all of the tips and directions you’ll need to make the best beef stew ever.

What Is Included in An instant pot Beef Stew?

A classic Instant pot beef stew usually contains some mixture of the following:

• Beef Cubes: stew beef (often beef chuck roast, rump roast, or sometimes short ribs) cut into roughly 1-inch pieces
• Vegetables: Common vegetables include carrots, onions (like pearl onions), celery, and russet potatoes. Some like to add frozen peas or green beans. Follow the recipe card for great suggestions for cooking these vegetables in the Instant Pot.
• Broth or Stock: Beef broth or stock forms the base of the stew, providing a rich and savory liquid.
• Tomatoes: Some recipes may include tomatoes, either in the form of diced tomatoes or tomato paste, to add acidity and depth of flavor.
• Herbs and Spices: Commonly used herbs and spices include a bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. You could use a delicious italian seasoning which covers a bunch of flavors!
• Liquid: Besides broth or stock, other liquids like dry red wine or  worcestershire sauce might be added to enhance the flavor.
• Flour: Some recipes call for coating the beef in flour before browning to help thicken the stew. Adding a little olive oil to the bottom of the pot and browning the beef not only will thicken the stew but adds so much flavor! Those little browned bits are flavor gold! Some prefer to thicken using a cornstarch slurry. 
• Garlic: Minced garlic is often used to add a savory element to the stew.

So, grab your ingredients, some crusty bread to serve with it, and let’s make the perfect instant pot beef stew! Which instant pot beef stew recipe will you be trying out first?

Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This dump-and-go beef stew will become one of your favorites! Full of flavor and so easy to make!

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Instant Pot Beef Daube Stew with Mashed Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy a delicious family dinner with our Instant Pot beef daube stew with mashed potatoes. The flavor is unbelievable with tender pieces of beef and veggies plus it is a wonderfully hearty dish.

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Instant Pot Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew

5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew is classic comfort food! It's thick and hearty, making it a family favorite dinner.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

The BEST Instant Pot beef stew! Tender beef in a rich, flavorful sauce with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for beginners!

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Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew – The Salty Marshmallow

Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew – This mouthwatering and easy to make Instant Pot Beef Stew is sure to tickle the taste buds!

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Life Changing Instant Pot Beef Stew

Beef Stew made in an Instant Pot! 6 ingredients, 45 minutes, SO EASY. The perfect, comforting meal for all those chilly fall and winter days.

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Instant Pot Best Beef Stew

This Instant Pot stew recipe is the ultimate, hearty meal with melt-in-your-mouth beef, potatoes, mushrooms, and carrots for a simple midweek dinner.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew – Damn Delicious

Instant Pot Beef Stew – Loaded with flavorful chunks of meat + potatoes that come out amazingly tender. Truly the BEST beef stew recipe ever!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is easy to make with a rich and savory broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day long!

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This Extra Tender Beef Stew Comes Together in Under an Hour

It’s time to take out your Instant Pot.

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Best Instant Pot Beef Stew | Tested by Amy + Jacky

Step-by-Step Guide on how to make the Best Beef Stew in your Instant Pot! Tender juicy beef in a hearty, rich, thick gravy bursting with deep umami flavors.

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EASY Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Beef Stew is the perfect cozy meal for chilly days! Tender chunks of beef, potatoes + carrots cook together in a flavorful sauce. // recipe // easy // with red wine // frozen meat // meat recipes

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Instant Pot Beef Stew – A Healthy and Hearty Slow Cooker Stew Recipe

Instant Pot Beef Stew makes the best comfort food for the wintertime. This one pot meal is full of tender meat and hearty vegetables, prepped in 20 minutes!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)

Craving comfort in bowl? Pressure cook this simple, hearty, and Whole30-friendly Instant Pot beef stew for a delicious weeknight supper!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe – Budget Bytes

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is incredibly fast and easy, but is packed with slow-cooked flavor. Step by step photos and slow cooker instructions.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is an easy, comforting dinner that’s quick to put together in the pressure cooker. Make it for dinner tonight – so yum!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

Fast, easy, and delicious, this Instant Pot beef stew cooks up in just an hour and tastes like its been simmering slowly all day long! Its the perfect comfort food for chilly winter evenings!

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The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe – Mouthwatering beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, delicious vegetables and a hearty broth makes a favorite Instant Pot recipe!

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Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

This pressure cooker beef stew recipe features tender cubes of beef cooked with onions, carrots, and potatoes in a thick gravy in just 30 minutes.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

Juicy fall apart, tender Instant Pot beef stew that’s simmered in a hearty and flavorful broth, veggies and red wine to pull it all together.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

This easy Instant Pot beef stew recipe is a hearty family meal that tastes so rich and flavorful! The beef comes out perfectly juicy and tender, and it’s loaded with veggies.

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