Beef and Root Vegetable Hot Pot

Get warm and cozy with this Instant Pot Beef Stew with Root Veggies- a hearty, comforting one-pot meal that is keto-friendly, easy to make, and full of depth and flavor.

I realize there's something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they're experts at letting things go. – Jeffrey McDaniel

Incredibly tender and savory  Instant Pot Beef Stew – a cozy one-pot meal.   The instant pot makes this quick and easy without sacrificing texture or flavor.  The meat is cooked first adding the veggies at the end of cooking, making for melty beef with perfectly tender cooked root vegetables.

Root vegetables are plentiful this time of year, and in the coming of winter, our bodies are ready for a bit of grounding and hunkering in.  Eating root vegetables is a beautiful way to nourish our bodies in sync with the season, letting ourselves ground in and receive the moments as they are, making it easier to embrace the chill and take time to nourish our own roots.

Cubing your own meat assures that you know for certain what cut of meat you are using.  I often opt for stew meat already cut from my friend who raises grass-fed beef here on San Juan Island.  I know for certain from him I am getting the good stuff.

Chuck roast is a good choice if cubing your own.

Make sure your beef stew meat is not much larger than 1-inch chunks.  Of course, they are not going to be perfectly square, but you get the idea, right?

Put a couple of layers of paper towel on a plate, spread meat chunks out on top in a single layer.  Thoroughly pat dry with another double layer of paper towel, removing as much moisture as possible.  You may need to change out the bottom layers.  (Alternatively, you could use a cloth towel, making sure it is smooth and has no fuzzy bits- laundering in hot water when finished.)

Season the stew meat with salt and pepper just before searing.

If you do it too far ahead it can draw out too much moisture.

Get stew components chopped and measured.

You will most likely need to cook the meat in two batches.  You want to give space, crowding can result in the meat releasing too much moisture and you may not get the sear to fully develop.   The oil can tend to collect on the edges of the instant pot, it is good to lift it up the inner pot with hot pads and give it a swirl to redistribute during the cooking process.  You can sear all sides of the meat though I find two sides be sufficient.

why is searing stew meat recommended?

• There is this thing called the Maillard reaction that occurs during high heat cooking.  Basically, it is the chemical transformation of sugars and amino acids resulting in rich deep color, heightened flavor, and a more palatable texture.
• Even simpler ~ caramelizing intensifies the flavor.
• You really don't want to skip this step.  It makes the difference between a so-so stew and an amazingly delicious stew!

how to get a good sear on stew meat:

1. Make sure your meat is patted dry of all moisture.
2. Salt and pepper just before searing.
3. Use a high heat oil with a low smoke point, like grapeseed or avocado oil.
4. Have your pan fully heated to medium heat before you put the meat in.
5. Give the meat space, don't crowd.
6. Once you place meat in the pan – do not move around– let it be for a least 4-5 minutes.  It may seem like it is sticking to the pan, but once it develops a good crust, it will lift right off.

Set meat aside.  Saute celery, shallot and garlic in the leftover meat juices.

Add liquids, smashing tomatoes up a bit.  Pressure cook for 30 minutes.

While the beef stew is pressure cooking prep the root veggies.

You'll need about 4 cups total: Carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, potatoes, etc.

These will go in the instant pot, after the beef cooks, for another few minutes so they are tender but not mushy.

Tender and savory Instant pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables is rich, satisfying and nurturing with all the ease of a one-pot meal.  A bit of searing, chopping, and a little time… add sourdough biscuits or Popovers and dinner is served!

Enjoy this delicious Beef Stew and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Wishing you so much health and vitality!

Tonia

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Instant Pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

A homey and comforting beef stew with perfectly cooked root vegetables using the instant pot.  Incredibly tender, rich, and satisfying all in about an hour and a half.

• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 75 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 cups
• Category: Dinner recipes, Beef, main, one pot meal
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

• 1 pound beef stew meat or 1 inch cubed chuck roast
• 3/4–1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2–1 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or other high heat oil)
• 1/2 cup shallot, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1–2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons balsamic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup whole tomatoes in juice
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
• 4 cups or 1.5 pounds of combined root vegetables: 3 red potatoes, 1 parsnip, 2 rutabagas, 2 carrots – cut into 1–2 inch chunks- see notes.  Prep these while beef is pressure cooking.
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped

1. Pat the meat chunks off with paper towels, soaking up any moisture.  The less moisture the better the sear, which will give the meat better flavor and texture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Set instant pot to saute function.  Add oil and sear beef chunks in two batches, remove beef from pot and set aside.
3. Saute shallots, celery, garlic, olive oil (if needed) among all the leftover bits in the pot for about 2 minutes.
4. Add red wine, balsamic, dijon, tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.  Mix around, scraping the bottom of the pot to get off any stuck bits.  Smash up the tomatoes against the side to break them up a bit.
5. Add seared beef.  Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, making sure to seal the steam valve. Prep your veggies.
6. Allow to naturally release for 15 minutes.
7. Add the root vegetables in with the stew and set to low pressure for another 3-4 minutes, depending on your preference of doneness. (see notes)
8. Manually release the steam valve.  Add fresh parsley and serve with sourdough biscuits!

Notes

Adjust the secondary cook time according to how your vegetables are cut.  I kept mine in 1-2 inch chunks.  If you opt for smaller vegetables go for the lesser time.

An alternative short cut if you are going to cut your own chunks from chuck roast- sear the entire roast in a Dutch Oven on both sides and then cut when it is cool.

Though we have not tested these cuts, they are known to be used for stew: bottom round, chuck roast, chuck steak, beef shoulder, pot roast.

Yes! This can be done in a slow cooker.  Sear meat in a pan, briefly saute shallots, celery and garlic.  Add all ingredients, except parsley, to slow cooker.  Cook on high 6-8 hours.  Stir in parsley when ready to serve.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 238
• Sugar: 8.7 g
• Sodium: 641.7 mg
• Fat: 6.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
• Fiber: 5.4 g
• Protein: 20 g
• Cholesterol: 49.9 mg

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