This beef and mushroom stew made in the Instant Pot is a hearty, comforting, stick to your ribs kind of meal that's perfect for winter.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Soups + Stews
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and mushroom stew, beef and mushroom stew recipe, beef stew and mushrooms, instant pot beef and mushroom stew, pressure cooker beef and mushroom stew
2tablespoonsflouruse gluten-free or paleo flour blend if necessary
1tablespoongheeor butter
8ouncespearl onionsI used frozen
24ouncesmixed mushroomswhite button, shiitake, cremini or other combination, roughly chopped
1 3/4cupbeef brothdivided
salt and pepper to taste
1bay leaf
1/2teaspoonthyme
1/2teaspoontarragon
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
2tablespoonsarrowroot powder + 2 tablespoons water*optional for thickening, see note
Instructions
Place cubed beef in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour over top, gently toss to combine until flour coats all the pieces.
Add the ghee to the Instant Pot on sauté mode.
Once hot, add beef to the pot and brown on all sides. You'll likely need to do this in 2 or 3 batches to fit all the beef. Once browned, transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add 1/4 cup of the beef broth to the pot and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up all the brown bits from the meat.
Add the pearl onions and cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Turn off sauté mode and add the remaining ingredients except the arrowroot powder and water.
Stir to combine then place the lid on the Instant Pot. Set the dial to sealing and cook on manual for 30 minutes.
Let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 15 minutes then manually release the rest.
If thickening, mix the arrowroot powder and water in a small bowl. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and stir in the mixture until bubbling and slightly thickened.
Serve hot, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or other herbs.
Notes
*You can substitute cornstarch for the arrowroot powder in the same amounts to thicken. This step isn't necessary, it just makes for a slightly thicker stew.