Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

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This pressure cooker beef stew was made for us as infants; my mother used to put it in the blender for us as babies. To this day, it reminds me of home. The pressure cooker makes the meat fall apart tender and cooks up in 20 minutes.

Submitted by MISSCANADA
Updated on August 28, 2024
Beef stew with potatoes and carrots in white bowls
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cups water, or more as needed

  • 5 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 cubes beef bouillon

  • 8 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in the bottom of a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. (If the cooker has an insert, remove it, and cook directly in the bottom of the pot.) Add beef and onion; cook until beef is browned on the outside.

  2. Stir in 2 cups water, carrots, and bouillon cubes. Close the lid and secure the pressure regulator. Heat until mixture sizzles, then reduce heat to medium and set the timer for 20 minutes. If you have an adjustable pressure regulator, set it for 10 pounds of pressure.

  3. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  4. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. (Mine must sit under cold running water for 5 minutes until the lid can be released.)

  5. Remove the lid and place the pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch into a small amount of cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir slurry into stew; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes to stew or place in serving dishes and ladle stew over them.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
24g Fat
42g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 900mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 1372mg 29%

* 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.