Craving a hearty, mouthwatering meal that'll warm your soul and impress your dinner guests? Look no further than this game-changing Instant Pot Rosemary Beef Stew! Imagine tender, fall-apart beef swimming in a rich, aromatic broth, packed with perfectly cooked vegetables and a hint of fragrant rosemary. This isn't just another stew - it's a culinary experience that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary comfort food masterpiece in under an hour!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add a small amount of oil. Brown the beef pieces in batches, ensuring each piece develops a rich golden-brown crust. Remove browned meat and set aside.
- In the same Instant Pot, sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the Instant Pot. Add sliced carrots, diced potatoes, beef broth, and freshly chopped rosemary. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook mode and set timer for 35 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking cycle completes, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for remaining pressure.
- Open lid, stir stew and check meat tenderness. If needed, cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or rosemary as desired. Let stew rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful results, take time to properly brown the beef. This crucial step develops a deep, rich flavor foundation for your entire stew. • Pat the meat completely dry before seasoning and browning - this ensures a perfect golden crust and prevents steaming instead of searing. • Don't rush the natural pressure release - those extra 10 minutes help tenderize the meat and allow flavors to meld beautifully. • Fresh rosemary makes a huge difference compared to dried herbs. If possible, use fresh rosemary for maximum aromatic impact. • If the stew seems too thin after cooking, you can use the Sauté function to reduce and thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. • Leftovers taste even better the next day, as the flavors continue to develop overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 75mg
