10/07/2025
It’s time to break out the Insta pot or crockpot or whatever you use to make some delicious warm, comforting soups and stews! Add this recipe to your rotation and let us know how it turns out!
Gloomy Day Instapot Beef Stew
* 1 ½ pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 4 cups low sodium beef broth
* 1 pound baby Dutch yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 4 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
* 4 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
* 2 bay leaves
* 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
* Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste.
* Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Melt butter; working in batches, add beef and cook until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes.�
* Stir in beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.
* Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning , rosemary, and bay leaves until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.�
* In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup stew broth.�
* Select high sauté setting. Bring to a boil; stir in flour mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more beef broth as needed until desired consistency is reached.
