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Hot Pot Beef Stew

Savory Hot Pot Beef Stew for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy a hearty bowl of Hot Pot Beef Stew that's rich in flavor and ready in under an hour!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Lean Stewing Beef Chuck or round cuts
  • 1/4 cup Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Olive or avocado oil can also work
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium options recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; can substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Optional, but recommended for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Honey or maple syrup can work as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for a unique twist
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh thyme enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Carrots Chopped
  • 2 cups Potatoes Diced
  • 1 cup Onion Sliced
  • 1 cup Celery Diced

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Season the lean stewing beef with salt and pepper. Toss in flour until evenly coated and set aside.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode, add vegetable oil, and allow it to heat. Brown beef in batches for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, paprika, thyme, and sugar, mixing well.
  5. Mix in carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery, folding gently into the beef mixture.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Meat/Stew' mode for 35 minutes, with the valve set to 'Sealing'.
  7. Allow natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes, then switch to 'Venting'.
  8. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper. Blend some cooked vegetables for desired thickness if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Brown the beef well for richer flavor and always adjust seasoning to your taste preferences.

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