Prep: cut up beef into small chunk sizes along with the potatoes and carrots
Prep Beef: Season the beef chunks on all sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over and toss the seasoned beef to coat it on all sides.
Brown the beef: Turn on the instant pot, and put it on the saute mode. Add the oil and then add the beef. Brown the beef for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook onion: After you remove the beef, add onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes and stir until brown and soft.
Deglaze: Pour the broth over the onions. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir for a minute.
Season: Next, add the tomato paste, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir for a couple of minutes.
Add beef and veggies: Then, add the beef in, top with the potatoes and carrots. Finally, add the bay leaf.
Close IP and cook: Close the lid of the instant pot, turn the steam release valve to seal. Press manual, and cook at high for 35 minutes, then allow the pot to naturally release for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Remove the bay leaf.
Notes: If the stew is not thick enough to your liking, you may thicken it with some corn starch. We mentioned above to use the sauce of the stew to mix in with some cornstarch but another way to thicken the sauce would be to mix about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a tad bit of water and pour into the instant pot. Mix and turn it to sautee mode again for another 5-10 minutes until the stew thickens up. Serve and Enjoy.
Some frequently asked questions about beef stew
How to thicken beef stew
The easiest way to thicken beef stew would be to mix about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with some water, add it to the stew, stir and cook for a few more minutes until it thickens up. Not too keen on using corn starch? You may use some whole wheat flour instead.
You could always remove some of the carrots and potatoes and blend them with a bit of water before returning it back to the stew to thicken it up.
What to serve with beef stew
Here are some great side options to try with beef stew:
Cauliflower rice
Quinoa
Brown or basmati rice
Corn Bread
Mashed potatoes – Try THIS low carb cauliflower mash potato
Salads and steamed veggies
How long to cook beef stew in a crockpot
When using a crockpot, cook on low for 9-10 hours, medium 7-8 hours, and high 6-7 hours.
How long to cook beef stew in an instant pot
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