Instant Pot Italian Beef Stew
What better way to get in the spirit of colder weather then with a beef stew?
Servings: 6
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes drained
- 4 carrots sliced
- 3 stalks of celery sliced
- 10 small red potatoes quartered
- 1 32 oz container beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 sprigs of oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 4 to 6 basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute. When display says "Hot" add the olive oil, diced onions, garlic, and beef stew meat. Cook, stirring constantly until the beef is seared on all sides. Turn off saute mode.
- Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, quartered potatoes, and two cans of stewed tomatoes to the pot.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Make sure liquid does not exceed the max fill line.
- Top with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil leaves. Give it a good stir.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to sealing. Set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Do a controlled quick release of the pressure when the timer beeps.
- Serve with garlic bread. May also be topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1512mg | Potassium: 2132mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6850IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg