Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup
This hearty soup is packed with flavor and comes together quickly in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Guide:
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Sauté the Beef: Set your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode (high heat). Add olive oil and beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
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Soften the Vegetables: Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Deglaze and Pressure Cook: Pour in the beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Close the lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Pressure Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes.
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Natural Release and Serve: Once the cook time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually using the pressure release valve. Open the lid and stir in the frozen peas and green beans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through.
Tips:
- Brown the Beef for Extra Flavor: Don’t skip browning the beef! This step adds depth of flavor to the soup.
- Adjust the Vegetables: Feel free to add or swap your favorite vegetables. Chopped broccoli, corn, or green beans would all be delicious additions.
- Make it Heartier: For a thicker soup, mash one of the cooked potatoes in the pot before adding the frozen vegetables.
- Leftovers: This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup!
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