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Hearty Instant Pot Paleo Beef Stew

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A quick and easy grain-free comfort meal made in the Instant Pot with tender grass-fed beef and hearty root vegetables, perfect for paleo lifestyles.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds grass-fed beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, and onion. Mince garlic cloves. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels to get a good sear. (10 minutes)
  2. Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add olive oil. Once hot, add beef cubes in batches (don’t crowd the pot) and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Use tongs to turn pieces for even color. Remove browned beef and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and garlic. Stir frequently for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, chopped rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavors.
  5. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of beef broth and use your spoon to scrape any stuck bits from the bottom to deglaze the pot.
  6. Return the beef to the pot along with carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, the remaining 3 cups (720 ml) beef broth, and coconut aminos. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Lock the lid, set the valve to “Sealing,” and cook on “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 35 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
  8. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  9. If desired, mix 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” and stir in the slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
  10. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For thicker stew, use arrowroot starch slurry or cook uncovered on ‘Sauté’ mode for a few minutes. Browning the beef is essential for deep flavor. Pat beef dry before searing. Use fresh herbs if possible. Natural pressure release keeps meat tender. Can be adapted for slow cooker or Whole30 by omitting tomato paste and using compliant broth.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, paleo, beef stew, grain-free, comfort meal, pressure cooker, healthy dinner

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