Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe makes a richly flavored, hearty stew in less than half the time of a traditional recipe.

(Makes 6 servings)

Source: BODi On-Demand Nutrition Blog.

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 41 mins Total Time: 56 mins

What You Need

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1½ lbs. raw lean beef stew meat

• 3 Tbsp. whole wheat flour

• 1 medium onion sliced thin

• 2 medium celery stalks cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces

• 6 medium carrots cut in half lengthwise, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 2 bay leaves

• ¾ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

• ½ tsp. ground black pepper

• 3 cups low-sodium organic beef broth

How To Make

1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Add oil and beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef starts to brown.

2. Add flour; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

3. Add onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and broth to Instant Pot. Cover and seal Instant Pot; cook, on stew/meat setting, for 35 minutes. Release pressure to vent immediately. Let sit for 10 minutes. Remove lid and discard bay leaves.

Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories 259 - Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g - 18%

Saturated Fat 3g - 19%

Cholesterol 66mg - 22%

Sodium 480mg - 21%

Carbohydrates 12g - 4%

Fiber 2g - 8%

Sugar 4g - 4%

Protein 26g - 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.