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hawaiian beef stew in the instant pot

Hawaiian Beef Stew Recipe - Instant Pot

Alexis
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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine hawaiian
Servings 8 people
Calories 235 kcal

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.
Keyword instant pot, winter