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Beef Stew (with Instant Pot option)

Learn how to cook beef stew low and slow on the stovetop or pressure cook it in the Instant Pot with this easy recipe. Beef stew is a Caribbean staple; chunky cuts of meat cooked with spices and fresh herbs until they're melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Course Whole30
Cuisine Guyanese
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 355kcal
Author Althea Brown

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Stock Pot
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of precut stew beef or chuck roast cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • Small piece of fresh ginger about a 1/2 inch size
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup of coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 whole tomatoes chopped
  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 2-3 cups of water

Instructions

  • Add the onion, garlic, parsley and ginger to a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. Alternatively you can also add to a blender with 1/4 cup of water and blend into a smooth paste.
  • Season beef with blended seasoning, salt, paprika, tomato paste and coconut aminos and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bring olive oil up to temperature in a large skillet, stock pot or dutch oven on medium-high heat.
  • When oil comes up to temperature add seasoned beef and sauté until all sides are brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Then add chopped tomatoes, fresh thyme, cilantro.
  • Next add about two cups of water, cover and reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the beef is fully cooked and tender. This may take up to 2 hours. If needed add more water.

Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Follow steps 1 - 5 above.
  • Then transfer the beef and pan juices or seasoning into your instant pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water.
  • Cover the instant pot, seal and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes
  • After 20 minutes vent the instant pot and check the tenderness of the beef, then pressure cook for an additional 10 minutes if needed.
  • If the stew has too much liquid, turn on the sauté function and cook down the liquids until a thick sauce forms.
  • Then turn off the instant pot and serve hot.
  • Pairs really well with sautéed veggies and cauliflower rice!

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1272IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg