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Instant Pot Beef Stew (Paleo)

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is 100% Paleo and even more delicious. Easy and quick to make in your pressure cooker. One pot and less than 1 hour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Natural Release10 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup, Stew
Cuisine: American, International
Keyword: Beef, Beef Stew, Meat, Soup, Stew
Diet: Dairy-free, Grain-free, PALEO
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 680kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 lb beef chopped for stew
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion large
  • 2 ribs celery Diced
  • 2 carrots Diced
  • 2 parsnips
  • 1 red bell pepper small
  • 1 green bell pepper small
  • 2 zucchini medium
  • 3 tbsp rosemary Fresh and minced
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 cups calabaza squash roasted, peeled and seeded
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup red wine optional
  • 3 tbsp parsley to taste for garnish

Instructions

  • Turn pressure cooker to the "sauté" setting. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and lightly brown the meat in a couple of batches.
  • Remove the meat and set aside. Add the 2nd tbsp of olive oil and sauté the chopped rosemary until fragrant.
  • Add the garlic, onion, celery, carrots, parsnips, tomato paste, roasted calabaza, bell peppers, zucchini. Stir well as you add each ingredient and let them soften.
  • Deglaze the pot with the red wine, if you're using it.
  • Add the chicken breasts and let them steam for a few minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pot. Add a couple the thyme sprigs
  • Seal the lid on. Cancel the sauté function and choose the manual "High Pressure" setting on your IP for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh diced red bell pepper and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3412IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 6mg