Rustic beef stew is the truest kind of comfort — brisket, red wine, carrots, and garlic braised until the chunks surrender to a spoon. It all goes into the Instant Pot at once and comes out deeply flavoured after fifteen minutes under pressure. Serve it with a hunk of paleo bread and call the evening won.
Rustic Beef Stew
(Total Time: 20 MIN| Serves: 6)
Ingredients:
2lbs (907 g) diced beef brisket
1 cup (240 ml) red wine
1 cup (240 ml) stock
6 carrots diced
1 onion diced
2 tbsp. (30 ml) minced garlic
Italian herbs
hot paprika
salt and pepper
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients in your Instant Pot.
Seal and cook on Stew 15 minutes.
Depressurize naturally.
Per Serving (Calories 620 | Total Fats 35g | Net Carbs: 5g | Protein 50g |Fiber: 3g)
Pro Tips
- Diced brisket is the star here — the long pressure cook breaks down its marbling into silky shreds that leaner stewing beef can't match.
- Brown the beef first if you have ten extra minutes; the fond it leaves behind is what makes the wine taste like it simmered all day.
- Cut the carrots chunky so they hold their shape through the cook instead of dissolving into the broth.
- Let the pressure release naturally as the recipe says — the meat is still relaxing inside the pot during those minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make rustic beef stew without wine?
Yes, swap it for extra stock plus a splash of red wine vinegar — you want that acidity to balance the richness of the brisket.
How do I thicken the stew?
Remove the lid, hit Sauté, and let it bubble down for five minutes, or stir in a spoon of arrowroot slurry until it glosses up.
Does this stew freeze well?
Beautifully. Cool it completely, freeze in portions for up to three months, and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently.
What cut of beef works besides brisket?
Beef chuck is the classic alternative — cut it into two-inch cubes and keep the same fifteen-minute cook time.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
Method
- Mix all the ingredients in your Instant Pot. Seal and cook on Stew 15 minutes. Depressurize naturally. Per Serving (Calories 620 | Total Fats 35g | Net Carbs: 5g | Protein 50g |Fiber: 3g)
