Instant Pot Beef Stew

Looking for a hearty, filling meal that is full of nutritious ingredients and will warm you right up? This Instant Pot Beef Stew is an awesome idea that you should try out ASAP!

If you are looking for a hearty, filling meal that is full of nutritious ingredients and will warm you right up, this Instant Pot Beef Stew is an awesome idea that you should try out ASAP!

If you have been following my recipes for a while now, I am sure you know how much I LOVE my Instant Pot. It makes cooking meals SO quick and easy, saving me a ton of time that I can devote to other things outside of the kitchen! This handy appliance is so versatile, and the dishes I use it for are always so TASTY! This Instant Pot Beef Stew is no exception!

Low carb and keto beef stew

Perfect for those that follow low carb and ketogenic diets, this beef stew only contains a total of 5.7 grams of carbs. Combined with 1.9 grams of fiber, there is only 3.3 grams of net carbs per serving!

Full of tasty ingredients

With green beans, mushrooms, beef, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, ground thyme, bay leaves, minced garlic, and a bunch of other yummy ingredients, this dish is mouthwatering and will truly satisfy your hunger!

Though this recipe contains butter, you can easily substitute that with ghee or coconut oil to make this recipe completely dairy free!

So many nutritious ingredients

This is the BEST instant pot beef stew, not only because it tastes great, but also because the health benefits cannot be beaten! So many items in this recipe have amazing health benefits, especially the red pepper flakes, portobello mushrooms, and the beef!

If you often eat red pepper flakes, you know that they are a bit toward the spicy side. Did you know that because of this, they actually raise your body’s temperature, helping to boost your metabolism? Pretty interesting, huh?!

In addition to the metabolism-boosting properties, red pepper flakes can also reduce hunger, lower blood pressure, and even relieve pain. There is a neuropeptide in our bodies, “substance P,” which signals pain. Well, capsaicin, present in chili peppers, reduces the amount of substance P in the body, thus helping to relieve pain!

Portobello mushrooms are sooo versatile AND full of benefits. Mushrooms contain a ton of fiber as well as phosphorus, copper, and potassium. Delicious and nutritious, mushrooms lower cholesterol and help with gut health!

The health benefits don’t end with the spices and veggies, as the beef used in this recipe is also extremely nutrient-dense.

Beef — packed with protein, it also contains iron and zinc, more than that of chicken and turkey, and vitamin B12, which is crucial for brain function.

The PERFECT freezer meal

When I have a bit of spare time, I love to prep freezer meals to have on hand when life gets a bit chaotic. 

This keto Instant Pot beef stew is the perfect freezer meal. By prepping this meal beforehand and sticking it in the freezer, it serves as the perfect answer to your busy night dinner problems. 

Working late in the home office? Need to run errands after work? Simply don’t feel like cooking? Grab this from the freezer, stick it in the Instant Pot, and woo-lah! Your delicious meal is ready in no time at all. You will be SOOO happy that you prepped this meal ahead of time!

Looking for more freezer meal recipes?

From Pot Roast to Italian Meatballs, you can always have a delicious and mouth-watering meal even if you’re in a hurry!

• Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Freezer Meal
• Keto Crack Chicken Freezer Meal
• Keto Korean Barbecue Beef Freezer Meal
• Keto Creamy Ranch Chicken Freezer Meal

This instant pot beef stew is so simple!

Turn Instant Pot to Sauté setting and add butter. Once butter is hot and melted, add beef stew meat.

Add ground thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt and cook until meat is browned on each side.

Add minced garlic and heat until fragrant. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits of beef and stir.

Turn off Instant Pot and add green beans and mushrooms.

Add beef broth, pinot noir, diced tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and bay leaves. Screw on Instant Pot lid and set to Manual setting for 15 minutes.

Manually release steam once Instant Pot timer has gone off. Remove lid and dispose of bay leaves. In ¼ tsp increments, add xanthan gum* and stir vigorously. Serve stew in bowls, garnish with chives and parsley, and enjoy!

Need a sub for xanthan gum? Find substitution options here.

This instant pot beef stew is compliant with so many diet types

With careful ingredient selection, this beef stew adheres to a wide range of diet types, making it a dish that can be enjoyed by many!

• Keto and Low Carb: Totally keto and low carb compliant, this dish contains only 3.3 grams of net carbs per serving.
• Dairy Free: If butter is substituted for ghee or coconut oil, this dish can be dairy free. 
• Egg Free: Eggs are not used in this recipe.
• Nut Free: Free of nuts and nut products, this dish is safe to consume for those with nut allergies and intolerances.
• Coconut Free: Coconut products are not included in this Instant Pot beef stew recipe.
• Sugar Free: This beef stew recipe contains zero added sugars or sweeteners.

Looking for more delicious instant pot recipes?

• Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
• Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
• Instant Pot Low-Carb Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Chicken Wings
• Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Photo credit: Jess Larson