Are you craving a hearty, soul-warming meal that comes together in less than an hour? Look no further! This Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup is about to become your new favorite go-to recipe that combines tender, succulent beef, farm-fresh vegetables, and a rich, flavor-packed broth that will have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're battling a chilly evening or simply want a nutritious, satisfying meal, this soup is your ultimate culinary hero!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables: dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes, chop carrots, green beans, and onion into uniform sizes.
- Season beef stew meat generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add a small amount of oil. Brown the seasoned beef pieces on all sides, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, which takes about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove browned beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and slightly translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Return browned beef to the Instant Pot, then add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and green beans.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and select Manual/Pressure Cook mode. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Once cooking completes, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for remaining pressure.
- Open lid, stir soup, and taste. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or additional herbs.
Tips
- Meat Matters: Choose well-marbled beef stew meat for maximum tenderness and flavor. Trimming excess fat can help prevent the soup from becoming too greasy.
- Browning is Key: Take time to properly brown the meat in batches. This step develops deep, rich flavors that transform an ordinary soup into an extraordinary meal.
- Vegetable Prep Hack: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. This helps prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Seasoning Secret: Don't be shy with seasoning! The Italian seasoning and salt-pepper combination is crucial for building depth of flavor.
- Natural Pressure Release: Allowing a 10-minute natural pressure release helps tenderize the meat and allows flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This soup tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it in advance. The flavors will continue to develop and intensify overnight.
- Customization Option: Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or swap green beans for frozen mixed vegetables to suit your taste or use what you have on hand.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg
