You can use frozen beef and McCormick Beef Stew Seasoning to make absolutely the easiest, most delicious Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe in a fraction of the time!
1packetMcCormick Beef Stew Seasoning(*see notes for substitutions)
1teaspoonthyme
1cupbeef broth, low sodium
½poundcarrots, sliced 1"
½cupcelery, sliced 1"
½cupfrozen peas
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add the olive oil. Once the pot reaches temperature (mine days HOT), add the stew meat and brown for 2 minutes on each side. Push the browned beef to one side, add the onions in the on the other side and saute the onions for 3 minutes.
Stir beef and onion together. Add beef broth to the pot to deglaze it, stiring until the bottom until it is smooth and clear of the fond. Add carrots and celery, sprinkle McCormick beef stew seasoning and thyme on top and stir. Twist on lid, close sealing valve, press cancel, and set for 25 minutes at high pressure. If using frozen beef cubes, add 5 minutes to pressure cooking time*
At the end of the pressure cycle, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then quick release any remaining pressure. Wait until all pressure has escaped and the pressure button has dropped before opening pot.
Press the cancel button, and set to saute mode. Add peas, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, before serving.
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Notes
Leftover Instant Pot Beef Stew will keep well stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.*You can use any brand of beef stew seasoning. If you don't have any beef stew seasoning, use 2 cubes of beef bouillon, 2 Tbsp of Better than Bouillon paste, or double the beef broth for the best flavor.