Hawaiian Beef Stew Recipe - Instant Pot
This Hawaiian Beef Stew recipe makes a flavorful and comforting dinner in under and hour. It has tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth. A staple in Hawaii!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ lbs stew meat chuck, brisket, etc
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 3 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 onion 1 inch chunks
- 4 celery stalks 2 inch chunks
- 4 carrots 2 inch chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon shoyu
- 4 yukon potatoes
Instructions
- Evenly coat stew meat with salt, pepper, and flour.
- Turn your instant pot to its sear mode and set it on high. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pot and cook your beef till browned on all sides. Work in 2-3 batches to avoid over crowding the pan.
- Once the meat has been browned return it all to your pot and add tomato paste and minced garlic. Stir to coat beef and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped vegetables and stir.
- Add the beef broth and soy sauce. Pressure cook on high for 35-40 minutes. Make sure vent is closed.
- Once pressure has released add potatoes and cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Release pressure and stir in corn starch slurry to thicken the broth.
- Serve over white rice, with sweet bread, or cornbread. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking the browned meat with tomato paste and garlic was my grandmother-in-laws secret to creating a flavorful stew. Do not skip this part.
- Many families like to add green beans to their beef stew. Fresh are best, but frozen work in a pinch.