How to Make Pressure Cooker Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty beef stew to comfort and nourish you on a cold winter's night. And if you're looking for a quick and easy way to make it, then you're in luck. This Pressure Cooker Beef Stew recipe is not only delicious and satisfying, but it also takes a fraction of the time to make compared to traditional stovetop methods. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can have this comforting meal on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • 5 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 8 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat oil in the bottom of a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. (If the cooker has an insert, remove it, and cook directly in the bottom of the pot.) Add beef and onion; cook until beef is browned on the outside.
  • Stir in 2 cups water, carrots, and bouillon cubes. Close the lid and secure the pressure regulator. Heat until mixture sizzles, then reduce heat to medium and set the timer for 20 minutes. If you have an adjustable pressure regulator, set it for 10 pounds of pressure.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. (Mine must sit under cold running water for 5 minutes until the lid can be released.)
  • Remove the lid and place the pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch into a small amount of cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir slurry into stew; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes to stew or place in serving dishes and ladle stew over them.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 900mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1372mg