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cozy beef stew recipe

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

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This hearty pressure cooker beef stew transforms chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth tender bites in half the time of traditional methods. The rich gravy infused with balsamic vinegar and red wine creates the perfect savory base for chunky vegetables and perfectly cooked potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 to 1¼ cups beef stock
  • 2 stalks celery cut into chunks
  • pounds chuck roast cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ sweet onion cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus additional ¼ teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus additional ¼ teaspoon
  • 2 medium carrots cut into chunky disks
  • 2 small red potatoes cut into large cubes
  • ¼ cup red wine

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare vegetables by cutting carrots into chunky disks, celery into chunks, and onion into cubes.
  2. Create spice blend by combining paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Mix this with the all-purpose flour in a small bowl.
  3. Cut chuck roast into 1½-inch cubes, trimming excess fat. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour-spice mixture.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Brown the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding. Set browned meat aside.
  5. Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar and ¼ cup beef stock, scraping up all browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Add vegetables and minced garlic, sauté for 3 minutes. Remove all but ½ cup of vegetables and set aside.
  7. Return browned meat to the pot. Add bay leaves, red wine, and remaining beef stock (bringing total liquid to 1-1¼ cups).
  8. Secure pressure cooker lid and cook at high pressure for 20 minutes.
  9. While cooking, prepare red potatoes by cutting them into large cubes.
  10. After the 20-minute cook time, quick-release the pressure. Add potatoes and reserved vegetables, then cook under pressure for another 10 minutes.
  11. Perform a final quick release of pressure. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal

Notes

For the best flavor development, don't skip browning the meat in batches. This crucial step creates the rich foundation for your stew. You can make a larger batch of the spice blend (multiply amounts by four) and store it for future use.
This stew tastes even better the next day after flavors have had time to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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