Instant Pot Beef Stew with a Secret Ingredient

Made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, flavorful broth, this recipe for Instant Pot Beef Stew delivers classic beef stew in record time.
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[@donnavondenbosch8413]

This is the first recipe I made in the instapot. I am 66 yrs old. What a game-changer! Thank you!

[@AMindFullMom]

You are so welcome! I absolutely love hearing you enjoyed!! And honored this was your first recipe.

[@wendyneves2]

I made this Beef stew last night, used my Instant Pot for the first time. I must say that this was the best stew that I ever had. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@AMindFullMom]

Great to hear!

[@l1z4rdon7]

I’ve been making this for me and my boyfriend a couple times a month now. I really really love it. It’s gotten to the point where whenever I get the bay leaf in my bowl I say to myself “I guess I’m the lucky winner.” 😂

[@AMindFullMom]

Haha!! I love this so much!!! I am so happy to hear you enjoy so much!

[@lynneyoung-beggs2363]

I love that you don’t do a quick release. I never do and I think it makes all the difference. It allows everything to cook completely and taste so much better. I love your recipes and all the knowledge that you share.

[@AMindFullMom]

100% and thank you!

[@janchxxheonczsekk6412]

I made this today. I didn't have horseradish sauce so I left it out and added a pinch of seasoning mix and it turned out delish. Instead of regular potatoes, used Japanese potatoe that's a bit sweet. The dish turned out delish and so delicious. I rushed out and bought an Instant Pot 6 years ago but never used it until today and i watched your video step-by-step to use the instant pot. I had no idea it's soo easy. New subscriber here and i will check your vids for more Instant Pot recipes! Thanks!

[@AMindFullMom]

I am honored this is the recipe that made you break out your instant pot! I am so happy to hear my instructions made it seem easy and that you enjoyed the stew.

[@johnmal5975]

So glad I found your channel. I've tried a ton of instant pot recipes from other channels and most never use the natural release. Their recipes are good but it's literally a game changer just letting the pot complete its job. .

[@AMindFullMom]

It makes a huge difference! I am glad you found my channel as well and hope you find many recipes to enjoy here.

[@brucewayne8479]

I just made this today and it was so delicious and convenient. I looked for other videos and recipes with instant pot. No other recipes were clear and skeptical. Your video seems so easy to follow and has clear instructions. Thank you sooo much! Hope I see more recipes that I can use on your channel

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you so much! I try to make them super clear and easy to follow! And I hope you find many more recipes to enjoy!

[@francesc9050]

Cannot wait to try! Thank you.

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@arantux]

I just used my Instant Pot for the first time and tried this recipe. I absolutely adored it. Unbelievable yummy, the meat was so tender and the flavor was delicate. Its going to be a staple!

[@AMindFullMom]

I am honored this was your first recipe and thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. I hope you find many more recipes to enjoy here :)

[@JCIK2311]

Ooooh, made this the other day and it's really good. Thanks for posting it.

[@AMindFullMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nt7948]

Tried this in my new instantpot and my family really liked it!! Thank you so much!!!❤

[@AMindFullMom]

My pleasure 😊

[@abbyjames4221]

Wonderful explanation! Going to make the recipe tonight!

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@laus7504]

Thank you for another great IP recipe! I made this for my family for dinner tonight and it turned out great. My husband has a cold, so this made for an excellent comfort food dish. The horseradish really adds a nice flavor. I will definitely make this one again ❤❤👍👍

[@AMindFullMom]

Wonderful! I hope your husband feels better!

[@JenLuvs2Jazz]

Looks so yummy..so, I'm making this today. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@MrJip953]

This was my first time using your video to cook an actual dish besides your boiled egg video which was also awesome, and it turned out great thank you!

[@AMindFullMom]

I'm so glad! Thanks for sharing you enjoyed!

[@judyblaise1639]

The beef stew looks yummy. Thank you

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you so much!

[@vickicullen6657]

Thank you so much for this delicious recipe !!! 🥰 God Bless ❤

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you so much!

[@blooman80]

I love this recipe!!!

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@harryape9059]

This looks delicious! I'll be making this tomorrow! The Prepared Horseradish is great.

[@AMindFullMom]

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

[@lilyyyy5502]

Thank you sooo much. It is the best beef stew I've ever made. I don't have teenage boys but I do have a picky 5 year old and she's eaten it 3 times within the same night! My new go to for sure.

[@AMindFullMom]

You are so welcome! I absolutely love hearing this!

[@Juliana._.Ruiz.]

Gonna buy all the ingredients to make this thank you 🙏🏻

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@nathan4233]

The 2 rectangular holes hold the lid on the instant pot when not being used, no need to set it down. Love this by the way, gonna be making this for tonight

[@AMindFullMom]

I hope you enjoy it so much!

[@melissavu177]

I never knew that! Thanks!

[@thomaspower221]

Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Garlic will burn up quickly .... Good tip there 100%. The red wine is a nice touch. I use Balsamic Vinegar, but I'm gonna try the wine... So this takes me about an hour and a half with my old-school Presto stovetop pressure cooker. Thinking that the Insta-Pot could save me time...

[@jaytracks]

I never thought of using horse radish....great tip! And another winner

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you!!! It makes a world of difference.

[@jacksonfl]

Greetings from Jacksonville Florida USA. Nice job. Good recipe. Good technique. Thanks for doing this.

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you!!! I hope you enjoy the stew!

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

That looks so goooooooooooooood

[@robertanderson6929]

Instead of using whole baby potatoes, if you cut yours and you find they get too mushy in the insta-pot then simply boil them separately and add them back in during the final saute and thickening stage. This will rob your stew of some of the starch from the potatoes but simply reserve some of the potato water and add it in with the potatoes and before your slurry. This will also aid with leftovers as the potatoes tend to get very mushy upon reheating. To solve this simply separate what you want to eat from your leftovers BEFORE adding the potatoes and slurry. Then when reheating, boil your potatoes first, reheat your stew then add your potatoes, water and slurry and complete the final saute step. Everything will taste even better the second night and the potatoes will be firm and not mushy.

[@RHM_MusicMinistry]

I love your channel. Thank you again. Can I use frozen beef?

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you so much! You absolutely can use frozen cubed beef. To do so, Skip searing the meat and add 5 minutes to the cooking time.

[@av8rbri473]

Made this tonight. This is some awesome stuff. I think the horseradish and wine made it work. Very addictive 👍🏻 Also, not to be intrusive with knowing what your ailments are, but what do you suffer from? we have to cook special meals for our daughter for her ailments and just wanted to see if there was any similarities. Thank you for sharing your recipes, I’ve tried quite a few of them!!

[@AMindFullMom]

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the Beef Stew! I have Cystic Fibrosis, which has caused pancreatic insufficiency. I do better eating clean, unprocessed foods overall. Sending your daughter hugs and well wishes.

[@Reapprsr1]

Excellent and informative video. I am with you on leaving out celery! ...haha...yes it is really good for you that celery... Since this is Papa influenced I thought I'd ask you about this. Not broccoli florets, but broccoli stems, which many people just throw away. The great Jacques Pepin (who loves them mostly for the inner texture when cooked) cuts them from the florets and peels the stems like you would a carrot. I thought maybe cutting those peeled stems up and using them as a subsitute for the potatoes would add to the stew while cutting the starch calories. What do you think?!? BTW you are perfect on camera; watched once and could execute the whole recipe - delicious!

[@AMindFullMom]

Oh, I am not sure about the broccoli stems. They may be a bit overpowering. I would instead try cauliflower stems, which would be more mild in flavor. You could also try turnips. Turnips contain fewer calories per serving than potatoes -- 18 calories per cup of cubed turnip, compared with 59 for russet potatoes. And thank you for your compliment.

[@raymondschneider5217]

It's 20 deg F, right now (W central IA); Me thinks this is on the agenda for today or tomorrow!! Thanks, Kristin! Y'all Be Safe (and warm!)>

[@AMindFullMom]

Freezing!!! Perfect time for stew! You stay warm too!

[@raymondschneider5217]

@@AMindFullMom Kristin, just made this (1/2-d the recipe). Am DEFINATELY going to make this in the 3-qr IP (single person) and serve with rice or cornbread as sides. Turned out FABULOUS!!! Thanks so much, Kristin!! The gravy; OMG!!!! Y'all be safe!

[@AMindFullMom]

@@raymondschneider5217 Wonderful! You be safe and well yourself.

[@lisatang4810]

hello Kristen, tks for the recipe. It doesn't seem we could get prepared horseradish in our side - uk. Any recommendation for a replacement ? Many tks

[@AMindFullMom]

Sorry about that! In my research it said very common in UK. I would suggest using 1 tablespoon of Dijon and/or 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce

[@lisatang4810]

@@AMindFullMom Thank you Kristen and en enjoyable weekend to you

[@lisatang4810]

An enjoyable - typical error

[@Sourpusscandy]

Hi I have a question, do the veg get overcooked? I was thinking of either cooking them separately or pot-in-pot with foil to slightly reduce the cooking. What do you think? I really don’t like overcooked carrots.

[@AMindFullMom]

I love the way the vegetables turn out in this stew. They are cut a bit larger and are soft and flavorful but not mushy. If you want firmer carrots, I would cook for 20 minutes then allow for a full pressure release. Add the carrots (and potatoes) and cook for 10 minutes with another full pressure release

[@Sourpusscandy]

@@AMindFullMom thank you for the reply and suggestion.

[@RHM_MusicMinistry]

I would love to see more one pot meals like chicken and rice or a meat/starch etc. I LOVE your recipes! There’s this one recipe for the IP for chicken thighs and rice and EVERY time I make it there’s a burn notice because she says to put tomato paste in with the veggies and dry rice before adding the stock. I do usually deglaze very well. But I’ll curious what you may have! Or even maybe some recipes that allow for one to one swaps like with cream and milk to a non diary option?

[@AMindFullMom]

Thanks for the suggestions! As for the recipe that causes a burn notice, I would suggest putting the tomato paste on top of the rice and not mix into it AFTER the stock. Obviously, that is not my recipe so I can't fully tell you the issues, but that would be my hunch.

[@RHM_MusicMinistry]

Yes, that’s my hunch too. Not sure why it worked for her so well. 😩

[@afv571]

My wife and I spent, I’m not kidding, 30 minutes trying to find the prepared horseradish at our local store 😂 can’t miss papa’s secret ingredient! Haha

[@AMindFullMom]

HAHA! You don't want to skip it. I should have mentioned it is found typically in the refrigerated section next to the packaged deli meat and eggs.

[@johnnieodom2731]

Question so what do I do if I don't have corn starch

[@AMindFullMom]

You can use arrowroot powder or flour.

[@agnesmorris3416]

Wonder why you didn’t put celery in your beef stew recipe. Of course, know we can add but just wondered why you don’t use.

[@AMindFullMom]

I personally don't care for the texture in stew.

[@adrianaangelcoria1248]

I live in Mexico and i don't find horsrradish. I love my instant pot.

[@AMindFullMom]

You can use extra Worcestershire sauce or 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard :)

[@tedmac8049]

❤👍

[@orucreis3219]

Süper 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯..

[@AMindFullMom]

Thank you!

[@lilidoucet]

By the time the carrots are cooked, wouldn t the patatoes be overccooked?

[@AMindFullMom]

Not if you cut them as directed. They are soft, but still have plenty of texture.

[@evgenykhamlov8423]

Potato flakes

[@mayvang8651]

I tried this recipe 2x but came out too sour for my taste. Not sure what I did wrong ☹️

[@AMindFullMom]

Sour? Can I ask what you added? If you added wine, what type and brand.

[@anthonybailey6153]

I tweaked this recipe. Added the whole can of crush peel tomatoes, used pork instead of beef because cubed pork was cheaper. I also added a packet that was about a tablespoon or more of siracha and then i added a can of corn with water drained.

[@AMindFullMom]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thewaywardwind548]

I guess my appetite is vastly different from yours. If you only used one pound of stew meat I can understand why you didn't get any with teenage boys around. :) I always use two to two-and-a-half pounds of stew meat and fill the instant pot with onions, potatoes and carrots with a couple of ribs of celery or a couple half-ears of corn on the cob for good measure. I always plan on leftovers for two reasons. I won't have to cook tomorrow and I think the flavors will become more intense overnight. I was raised on leftovers and don't understand why anyone would refuse to eat'em.

[@AMindFullMom]

HA! We love leftovers at this house, but I also tend to not use as much meat in my recipes, and add bulk with other ingredients. It cuts back on cost a bit as well.

[@thewaywardwind548]

Please understand I was not criticizing, but I was a teenage boy many years ago and I understand the kind of appetites they bring to the table. I fill the pot with meat and vegetables and make a lot of gravy. It's only my wife and me but we'll eat this stew until it's only a fond memory. I DO like your videos and enjoy your recipes. Keep on cookin!

[@AMindFullMom]

I wasn't offended but that you for your kind follow-up :) @@thewaywardwind548

[@Bobaphatt]

bruh that was an empty spoon

[@AMindFullMom]

Totally was not, but I am sorry it appeared that way.

[@keahi7646]

I never understand the bay leaf. I can't taste a flavor, so is it for something else? Oh, and a big thank you for the very soft background music. I frequently can not watch a whole video with blaring new generation crap music.

[@AMindFullMom]

I find the bay leaf adds a subtle flavor, but feel free to omit it.

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Question not about cooking.......do you have any Italian heritage?? You talk with your hands, and so do we. 😂

[@AMindFullMom]

LOL! Nope, but I certainly am expressive :)

[@anthonymcguire3618]

She needs to learn how to pronounce worcestershire sauce.

[@Shazzzz807]

It doesn’t matter how she pronounced it she provided a nice recipe. Stop being rude lol

[@anthonymcguire3618]

Of course it doesn't. Pronounce words any way you like. How rude of me to correct an American's English. Having been to Worcester, I will try to get them to try and change the name. @@Shazzzz807

[@docker1689]

It's pronounced washyoursistersauce

[@hectorgarciamarin9736]

this was pretty good

[@AMindFullMom]

Glad to hear you enjoyed!

[@robertbutt7739]

Will have to try this recipe with moose stew meat

[@AMindFullMom]

Hope you enjoy

[@robertbutt7739]

@@AMindFullMom I will I think