Instant Pot Beef Stew with Frozen Meat

Name: Instant Pot Beef Stew with Frozen Meat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.25 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen; 6 medium carrots, sliced; 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Did you plan on making stew for dinner but forgot to take the meat out of the freezer? This happens to me all the time, so I developed this recipe using frozen meat.

Recipe by Bren

Updated on February 16, 2023

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (1 pound) packages cubed beef stew meat, frozen
6 medium carrots, sliced
5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Pour in oil. Cook onions and garlic in the hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and continue sauteing until wine has reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add beef broth, thyme, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste. Place frozen meat into the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function and set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully move the vent to release the remainder of the pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour slowly into the pot. Press the Saute button and cook stew until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586	Calories
26g	Fat
49g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 635mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 51mg	256%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1621mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.