Instant Pot Beef Stew with Frozen Meat

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Did you plan on making stew for dinner but forgot to take the meat out of the freezer? This happens to me all the time, so I developed this recipe using frozen meat.

Submitted by Bren
Updated on February 16, 2023
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1 large onion, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup dry red wine

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen

  • 6 medium carrots, sliced

  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes

  • 3 stalks celery, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Pour in oil. Cook onions and garlic in the hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and continue sauteing until wine has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.

  2. Add beef broth, thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste. Place frozen meat into the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function and set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully move the vent to release the remainder of the pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  4. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour slowly into the pot. Press the Saute button and cook stew until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586 Calories
26g Fat
49g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 635mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g 73%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 1621mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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