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Welcome to my Instant Pot meat and stew recipes. This gives you a chance to embrace the meat and stew setting on your Instant Pot with lots of new and interesting recipes.

I absolutely LOVE cooking meats and stews in my Instant Pot and YOU should too. Just think back to all those times that you have eaten tough meat.

You would eat it because that meat had cost you money and you didn’t want to waste it, but it was still rather bad.

Or the flavour was spot on BUT you felt like you were about to lose a tooth.

Or you would wish that you could afford to eat the fillet of the meat all the time instead.

But roll on the Instant Pot meat function and you can cook the cheapest of the cheap meat and it will feel as tender as tucking into a fillet steak.

Look at something really cheap like the tongue of the cow, that most people are afraid to cook for concern that it will end up tough and you would be amazed by how 10 minutes of the meat and stew setting and you have perfect food.

You could do the same with rabbit, duck, pork or even venison for similar results.

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The Instant Pot Meat & Stew Function

People are afraid of the Instant Pot. It is the unknown that comes with any electric pressure cooker.

They might screw it up, or it might not hit the pressure and then you just end up steaming it.

BUT cooking meat in it is easy. It is not like auditioning to go on Masterchef or baking a Wedding Cake. It is an easy starting point for the beginner.

You can set it and forget.

7 Genius Ways To Use The Instant Pot Meat & Stew Function

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: It is what I am talking about when I say you can take a very cheap cut of meat and make it work for you.

This recipe is built around the cheapest of the cheap and turning them into tender make believe fillet.

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: When you think of chicken livers you always think of that rubbery meat that tasted so awful you just couldn’t bare to eat it.

Cook it in the Instant Pot and it is not longer rubbery and perfect for a nice family meal.

#3 – How To Make Beef Shin In The Instant Pot

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: This is another of those cheap cuts made good.

Normally to make this good you would have to slow cook it, yet it is cooked incredibly quick via the Instant Pot.

#4 – Instant Pot Bite Sized BBQ Pork Ribs

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: Until I bought my Instant Pot I had never made tender pork ribs in less than 4 hours.

However including preparation and the meat and stew setting this version is done in just 45 minutes.

#5 – Instant Pot Bean Stew

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: You throw everything into your Instant Pot and you have a delicious hearty meal that is perfect for if you have a family to feed.

All the beans will also give you a very filling meal too that will go a lot further!

#6 – Instant Pot Beef Stew

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: If you want a user friendly newbie style recipe to cook in the Instant Pot then try this.

A very easy to recreate beef stew that is full of body and perfect for warming you up after a long day.

#7 – Instant Pot Pulled Pork & Coleslaw

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Why this meat and stew recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: It takes me at least 4 hours to cook pulled pork.

Yet enter the Instant Pot and the meat setting and you have it cooked and served with coleslaw so much quicker.

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Thanks for reading all about our favourite Instant Pot Meat & Stew Recipes and we hope that you have enjoyed them. We love a good stew to keep us warm or some tenderised meat. The Instant Pot just wouldn’t be the same without it.

We use the manual setting on the Instant Pot way too much and this is our campaign to enjoy more of the settings and cook more and more different recipes.

In terms of getting yourself a good quality Electric Pressure Cooker (in case you don’t have one yet) we personally recommend The Instant Pot 7 in 1 Duo that we have loved and trusted in our own kitchen and has been used to make all our Instant Pot recipes that feature on this blog.

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FAQs

How to use the meat stew option on Instant Pot? ›

Instant Pot Instructions: Place everything in the Instant Pot. Select the stew/meat setting (about 35 minutes, high pressure). After it's done, let everything mellow out for about 10 minutes before releasing the steam. Technically at this point, it's done.

How long does it take to cook 2 pounds of beef in the Instant Pot? ›

For example, cook a 2-pound pot roast at high pressure for 40 minutes and a 3-pound pot roast for 60 minutes. Frozen beef: I highly recommend thawing your beef for this recipe, since you cannot sear the frozen beef. If you must use frozen beef, assume 30 minutes per pound.

How do you use meat in an Instant Pot? ›

Season your meat as you normally would. Heat a little oil using the Sauté function and sear the meat. Add 1 1/2 cups of liquid (water, stock, etc.). Cook for 20 minutes (per pound of meat) at high pressure for large chunks and 15 minutes (per pound of meat) for small chunks.

What is the best meat for stew? ›

Go for the chuck

The most common beef used for stew is chuck steak, also known as gravy beef or braising steak. Beef chuck comes from the forequarter of the animal consisting of parts of the neck, shoulder blade and upper arm. It is easy to find and it's affordable, making it a great choice for your stew.

Does a pressure cooker tenderize stew meat? ›

There's another aspect of pressure cookers to consider too. Steam penetrates food easily under pressure. So connective tissues in cubes of beef for soups or stews soften in 15 minutes or less, and a pot roast will be medium-rare in 30 minutes.

Do you cover meat with liquid in a pressure cooker? ›

While you may cover meat almost completely for a conventional braise, use just enough liquid for the cooker to reach pressure – during pressure cooking the meat will release it's own juice and braise in that flavorful liquid, instead.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

How to make beef stew meat tender? ›

Chuck meat is your best bet for beef stew, but it's also a pretty tough cut so it needs time to break down and become tender. Rush the cooking process and the beef will be tough and chewy. Follow this tip: For really tender meat, cook the stew low and slow, for approximately two hours.

Should the vent on a slow cooker be open or closed? ›

The manual says that when using it as a slow cooker, leave the pressure vent open (not closed like for pressure-cooking).

How to use a pressure cooker for meat? ›

Add the meat, juices and all to your pressure cooker . Pressure on high for 25 minutes and let the pressure come down naturally. When that's done remove the lid and simmer to preferred thickness. Serve over rice, polenta, mashed potatoes or grits.

Should I use natural or quick release for stew? ›

When and how to use a natural release. Because there is so much pressure built up inside the pot, releasing it gradually is gentler than a quick release, but it also adds time. This makes it ideal for foods with longer cook times, like braises, stews, and broths.

How does stewing meat work? ›

Stew meat is made from cuts of beef with lots of tough connective tissue, namely chuck and/or round. When you simmer it in a liquid, the connective tissue breaks down and becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. That's why it's traditionally braised in stock and turned into beef stew.

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