Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Introduction

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew promises rich, deep flavors and meltingly tender beef in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Harnessing the efficiency of your pressure cooker, you’ll have a hearty, comforting meal on the table in under an hour—ideal for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners. Its simplicity and guaranteed crowd-pleasing flavor make it a go-to option for home cooks seeking both convenience and delicious results.

Why This Pressure Cooker Beef Stew is a Must-Make

What makes this beef stew truly exceptional is its combination of savory, slow-cooked taste with lightning-fast preparation. The pressure cooker locks in moisture and flavor, transforming basic ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. Plus, it offers flexibility—add your favorite vegetables or swap herbs based on what you have on hand. This is a one-pot wonder that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.

Flavorful Layers of Classic Stew

This recipe begins by browning beef for maximum flavor, then building layers with aromatic onions, earthy carrots, sweet parsnips, and silky potatoes. Tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf add complexity, while a splash of red wine and beef broth creates a luxurious sauce. The pressure cooker works its magic, tenderizing the meat and melding the flavors in record time.

Easy Steps, Effortless Meal

Your pressure cooker will do the heavy lifting—simply brown the beef, saute the aromatics, add liquids and veggies, and seal the lid. In about 35 minutes under pressure, you’ll be rewarded with perfectly cooked vegetables and fork-tender beef, ready to serve with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the stew steaming hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair it with a slice of rustic bread or a bowl of buttered noodles to soak up the extra sauce. For extra comfort, offer a simple side salad with a tangy vinaigrette to brighten up the meal.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 generous servings. Each serving (without bread) typically contains 370–420 calories, depending on the cut of beef and amount of oil used, and offers a good balance of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins—a nourishing, filling meal.

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew (Recap)

With incredibly tender beef and vegetables in a deeply flavorful broth, this stew demonstrates how the pressure cooker can turn timeless comfort food into an easy, weeknight-friendly option. It’s a dish that warms hearts (and bellies) every time.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—perfect for efficient grocery trips and stress-free meal planning.

Instructions

1. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
2. Select ‘Sauté’ on your pressure cooker. Add olive oil. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
3. Add onions and sauté 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Return beef to the pot, add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Lock the lid and set pressure to high. Cook for 35 minutes. Once done, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
6. Optional: To thicken stew, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into stew; simmer on ‘Sauté’ for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
7. Discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Weekly Meal Planning

This stew shines in your weekly meal prep rotation—it stores and reheats beautifully, often tasting even better the next day. Save and schedule this recipe to plan meals in advance and generate a smart shopping list that consolidates all ingredients for your week.

Planning Benefits:

• Automatically calculates total ingredient quantities for your entire meal plan
• Organizes shopping lists by grocery aisle—no more backtracking in the store
• Avoids duplicate purchases and forgotten essentials
• Makes meal prep smoother and more time-efficient

Pro tip: When organizing your week, schedule recipes that use overlapping ingredients—like potatoes, carrots, or beef—to streamline shopping and reduce waste.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes (including sauté and pressure build/release)
Total Time: 55–60 minutes