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Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting beef stew cooked quickly in the pressure cooker, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 potatoes medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the beef chuck into 1.5-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Set the pressure cooker to 'saute' mode and heat vegetable oil. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pressure cooker. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pressure cooker. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in beef broth and add cubed potatoes. Stir to combine.
  6. Close the lid, set the valve to 'sealing', and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  7. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid, stir the stew, and thicken with a slurry of cornstarch and water if desired.

Notes

This beef stew is perfect for a cozy dinner. Feel free to add peas or green beans for extra color and nutrition.