Why is my stew meat tough in an Instant Pot?

If your stew meat is tough that means that the meat is overcooked. This happens when the meat loses moisture.

How long is the stew beef Instant Pot cooking time?

The Instant Pot stew will cook for 25 minutes.

Can you overcook stew meat in an Instant Pot?

Yes, stew meat can be overcooked and will become dry. Follow my recipe and your meat should come out perfectly cooked and tender.

Is beef stew better in a slow cooker or pressure cooker?

I like beef stew in both the slow cooker AND the pressure cooker , so it’s really a matter of preference and how much time you have before dinner. You can find my Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe here .

Instant Pot Beef Stew | Easy Dinner Ready In Under 1 Hour!

Instant Pot Beef Stew

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This Instant Pot beef stew is tender, warm, cozy, comforting, and packed with flavor – everything a beef stew recipe should be! Make one for now and freeze one for later with this frugal, healthy dinner that stretches to feed a crowd.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups beef or chicken stock
2 lbs beef stew meat (or roast, cubed)
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp salt
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
1 large onion, diced
1 lb baby carrots
1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
1 lb turnips, peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
1 cup frozen peas

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Instructions

1. Add the beef or chicken stock, beef, thyme, marjoram, salt, garlic, tomato paste, and coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and stir.
2. Layer the onions, carrots, parsnips, and turnips on top.
3. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
4. After the cooking time is completed, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Press the sealing valve to release any remaining pressure.
5. Stir in frozen peas, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Some recipes call for dredging the meat in flour and sautéing it in batches, but I’ve found that it doesn’t make much of a difference in the end. Skip that step, save time, and make this meal more hands-off!

Nutrition

Calories: 645

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