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If you’re looking for a mouthwatering recipe that is easy to prepare, you’re going to love this low-carb Instant Pot Beef Stew! This recipe is paleo and Whole30.
Crockpot Vs. Instant Pot
I’ve been making beef stew for years because it’s one of my husband’s favorite recipes.Ā I used to always make it in the slow-cooker because the long cook time always seems to make the beef so tender, especially since I almost always use lean, grass-fed beef.
One day I was low on time so I threw all the ingredients in the pressure cooker. I was so happy with how tender and flavorful the stew turned out. If you enjoy a beef stew with lots of hearty vegetables, then I really hope you love this recipe too.
Why Does the Pressure Cooker Work So Well?
Why is the Instant Pot my preferred appliance for making beef stew now?
- Pressure cooking tenderizes even the toughest and leanest of meats
- You save hours of cooking time than if you used a slow-cooker or the stovetop
- You can even use frozen beef chunks if you forget to de-frost them. Just add an extra 10 minutes of cook time if you use frozen
- Cooking it this way means you don’t have to smell the odor for hours which can be annoying if you work from home like me
Paleo Beef Stew Ingredients
Usually I add potatoes to my beef stew, but I decided to make a lower-carb version. This also turned out to be another great win. The cauliflower I added at the end kind of stood in the potatoes and we didn’t miss them at all.
Here’s what I used:
- Grass-fed stew meat
- Garlic
- Onion
- Dried herbs
- Fennel bulb
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Beef Broth
- Cauliflower Florets
Questions About Making Stew
How long do you cook beef stew in the Instant Pot?
I recommend cooking at high pressure for 30 minutes.
How do you cook it in an Instant Pot?
I recommend using stew meat or a chuck roast that you’ve cut into about 1-inch cubes. Cook with your vegetables for 30 minutes on high pressure.
I would like to note that I added the cauliflower florets after the beef and other vegetables had cooked for 30 minutes. I then cooked the cauliflower with the stew for an extra minute to keep it from getting overcooked.
What so great about Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is a modern, electric version of a pressure cooker that is easy and safe to use. Pressure cooking cooks most foods in about half the time you would cook on the stovetop or in the oven.
Items Recommended for this Instant Pot Beef Stew:
If you like this easy Instant Pot recipe, then you might like these too!
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash
- Instant Pot Chicken & Sweet Potato dinner (Whole30, paleo)
- Instant Pot Coconut Chicken (keto, paleo, Whole30)
- Instant Pot Cooked Cabbage
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato Mash
- Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
Here’s the printable recipe for this Beef Stew that is low-carb, keto, and paleo:
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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew (Low-Carb)
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Pressure cooker Instant Pot
- Cuisine: paleo, keto, low-carb, gluten-free
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If you’re looking for a healthy, low-carb recipe that is hearty and delicious, you’ll love this Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed Chuck roast (cut into about 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 fennel bulbs, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 12 ounces cauliflower florets
- sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Press the SautƩbutton on your 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot and let it heat up for about two minutes. Combine the beef, garlic, and onion in the post and sautƩ for 3 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to move the beef around so it browns on all sides.
- Cancel the SautƩ function and add the dried thyme, zucchini, carrots, fennel, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Lock on the lid, select the Pressure Cook function, and adjust to high pressure for 30 minutes. Make sure the steam valve is set in the āSealingā
- When the cooking time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes before using the quick release to unlock the lid.
- Remove the lid and add the cauliflower florets. Lock on the lid again, select the Pressure Cook function, and adjust to high pressure for 1 minute. Make sure the steam valve is set in the āSealingā
- When the cooking time is up, use the quick release to release the pressure.
- Season with salt, to taste, and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
You can use whatever cut of beef you like for beef stew. I recommend a Chuck Roast because it is usually inexpensive. I do recommend choosing organic and grass-fed if possible.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I love how this turned out in the Instant Pot!
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Jodi says
I would like to substitute radishes, for the cauliflower. Is that possible?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Yes, you can do that, Jodi! Depending on how much you want to cook your radishes, you can add them with the other veggies, or add them in at the end instead of the cauliflower.
Jodi says
Thank you! I think radishes are harder than the cauli?? So I wanna make sure I have enough time for it to cook, I’m going to make this tonight!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I would slice them or cut them into pretty small pieces. You could actually add the radishes to cook with all the other ingredients and I think that would be perfect!
Elaine Benoit says
Yet another reason to love the instant pot! Your beef stew looks delicious! I love all the veggies you put in there!!
★★★★★
Gloria says
I love a good stew. Especially during these cold and snowy days of winter. This would be the perfect meal to warm up with after hours of shoveling (that is happening right now).
★★★★★
Corina Blum says
I haven’t got an instant pot yet but it would be so good for recipes like this, especially if I wasn’t organised earlier in the day to get the slow cooker out!
★★★★★
Anna says
Beef stew is my partner’s favourite too! He always looks forward to the day when I tel him it’s for dinner! Your version looks so tasty, love added radishes!
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Analida Braeger says
This looks so lovely and healthy. Beef stew is one of my favorite winter dishes to warm up. Especially with the extra chill these days. Thanks for sharing.
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Kiki Johnson says
I saw a big beef roast on offer the other day! I am totally gonna go for it and make a big batch and freeze it in small portions! Love a good stew in winter!
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Leslie Haasch says
I love a good hearty stew in the winter! I swear, I can smell it already!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Ha ha, yes Leslie! It’s the best, including the smell! š
lauren says
Instant Pot to the rescue every time! Making soup in the IP is the best and beef stew is always a win with the whole family. Definitely throwing this on the menu plan for the coming week!
Eileen Kelly says
You are so right, the instant pot is such a great tool to make so many recipes! This beef stew is perfect! All the veggies and beef look so tender and delicious after being made in the IP! I am glad your hubs let it be made in the ip because this is delicious and easy to make!
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Jyothi (Jo) says
Instant pot is been my new addiction in the kitchen. Love it , love it and love all the recipes you can conveniently make with it. Stew looks so delicious and with loads of vegetables this is perfect stew!
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Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
Beef stew in just 30 minutes? Oh, I’m so here for this! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Instant pot is a blessing for a people like us when you want healthy, quick and delicious dinners in no time. Such a hearty and comforting meal.
★★★★★
Mia A Montgomery says
Looks wonderful, though I’d like to replace the carrots with something (too sugary, so I stay away form them) – any suggestions???
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
How about parsnips?