Pressure Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Stew
🔑 Keywords: Meat, Pressure Cooker, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Dry mustard |
| 1 lb | Lean beef |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | Beef broth |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 1/2 can | Tomatoes |
| 1 tbsp | Tomato paste |
| 2 tbsp | Brown sugar |
| 2 sprigs | Thyme |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 373.7
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1g
- Cholesterol: 79.4mg
- Sodium: 582.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.1g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 10.4g
- Protein: 26.4g
Instructions:
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bag, combine flour, salt, and dry mustard.
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Coat Beef: Add beef to the bag and shake to coat evenly.
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Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker. Brown the beef pieces until they develop a nice sear.
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Add Broth: Pour in the beef broth and bring it to a boil.
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Add Vegetables: Toss in the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf.
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Pressure Cook: Lock the pressure cooker lid securely in place and bring it to high pressure over high heat.
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Cook: Once at high pressure, cook for 12 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to tenderize.
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Release Pressure: Safely release the pressure from the cooker. Before serving, remove the bay leaves for a smoother dining experience.
Additional Notes:
- Dutch Oven Variation: If you don’t have a pressure cooker, fear not! This recipe adapts well to a Dutch oven. Simply increase the beef broth to 3 cups and cook over low heat for about 2 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
- Serving Suggestions: This hearty beef stew pairs beautifully with crusty bread or fluffy mashed potatoes. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting meal on a chilly evening.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This stew also freezes well, so you can enjoy it whenever the craving strikes!
With its tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and savory broth, this Pressure Cooker Beef Stew recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. It’s quick, easy, and oh-so-satisfying—a true comfort food classic that never disappoints!
