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Instant Pot Beef Stew with Frozen Meat

Beef stew is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. And with the help of an Instant Pot, you can have a delicious beef stew on the table in no time, even if you forgot to thaw the meat. This recipe for Instant Pot beef stew with frozen meat is a game changer for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 large onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

¼ cup dry red wine

2 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen

6 medium carrots, sliced

5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes

3 stalks celery, sliced

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Pour in oil. Cook onions and garlic in the hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and continue sauteing until wine has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add beef broth, thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste. Place frozen meat into the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function and set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully move the vent to release the remainder of the pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour slowly into the pot. Press the Saute button and cook stew until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586

Calories

26g

Fat

49g

Carbs

36g

Protein

Complement

The Instant Pot's pressure cooking function allows you to cook the beef stew from start to finish, including cooking the meat from frozen, in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. This means you can still enjoy a flavorful and tender beef stew even when you forget to take the meat out of the freezer. With the Instant Pot, you can have a warm and comforting meal on the table in under an hour, making it the perfect solution for those days when you need a quick and easy dinner option.