Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew (Paleo, Whole30)
This comforting and easy Instant Pot beef stew turns out tender and full of flavor in just a short time and it's the perfect addition to your Whole30 meal plan!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef stew meat cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ghee or your favorite cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 lb potatoes cubed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups bone broth or beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle the beef stew meat with salt and pepper evenly.2 lb beef stew meat, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Turn the Instant Pot on to Sauté and add ghee. Once the Instant Pot indicates that it's "hot," add the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.1 tbsp ghee
- Add garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.1 onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Turn off the Instant Pot and add carrots, celery, potatoes, tomato paste, bone broth, and thyme. Stir together, then screw on the lid. Cook on Manual HIGH for 30 minutes. Once it beeps to a finish, release pressure naturally for 15-20 minutes until the lid slides open easily.3 carrots, 3 stalks celery, 1 lb potatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 cups bone broth, 1 tsp dried thyme
- Turn the Instant Pot on to Sauté setting. Make a roux by whisking together arrowroot starch and water, and pour into the stew. Let this simmer for 2-3 minutes until the stew is thickened.1/4 cup arrowroot starch, 1/4 cup water
- Add more salt if needed, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.Chopped parsley
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 6 | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5186IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 6mg