Base Beef Stew: A Hearty and Flavourful Classic Made Easy
Nothing says comfort food like a warm, rich beef stew, and with your Instant Pot, creating a delicious base beef stew has never been easier. This classic dish is loaded with tender chunks of beef, root vegetables, and a savoury broth that’s simmered to perfection, offering a hearty and wholesome meal for any day of the week. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this base beef stew provides a versatile foundation that you can easily customise to suit your taste.
The Instant Pot significantly reduces the cooking time while still allowing all the flavours to develop beautifully. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the vegetables absorb the deep, meaty flavours of the broth. You can enhance the dish with your favourite herbs and spices, or even add extra ingredients like mushrooms, red wine, or tomatoes for a personalised twist.
Perfect for meal prep or feeding the whole family, this base beef stew is as convenient as it is satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal that warms the soul. With the Instant Pot, creating this hearty, comforting dish is quick and effortless, allowing you to enjoy the rich, slow-cooked flavours in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
- 500 g lean diced beef
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 100 g peas
- 400 ml beef stock
- Your favourite herbs and spices adapt to your taste. Mixed herbs, paprika, parsley, they all go really well
Suet dumplings (optional)
Instructions
- Start your Beef Stew meal by Adding all the ingredients to your inner pot. Lock the lid in.
- Select Pressure Cook and set the time to 25mins. In the end, allow for a natural pressure release.
- When finished, remove the lid and press Sauté to thicken the liquid (you could add extra gravy granules).
- Want to add dumplings? Add them at the end. Once your stew has pressure cooked and finished its natural pressure release, place the dumplings on top and put your Instant Pot on Sauté for 15-20 minutes with a glass lid on.
- Serve and enjoy your Beef Stew!