Instant Pot Chinese Beef Stew

Ingredients

• ginger (sliced or minced)
• garlic (minced)
• star anise (whole)
• 1.5 lb beef chunks (stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• soy sauce (to taste)
• Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 onions (chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• hot water (enough to cover ingredients)
• 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
• steaming rice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the ginger, garlic, and star anise, and sauté until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the beef chunks to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.

3. 3

   Stir in the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, onions, and tomatoes.

4. 4

   Pour in enough hot water to cover the ingredients. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Perform a quick release or natural release, then open the lid and add the potatoes and carrots. Cook on high pressure for an additional 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Once finished, release the pressure, stir, and serve hot over steaming rice.

Notes

Ensure the beef is patted dry before searing to get a better crust. You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and wine based on your preference for saltiness and depth of flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• comfort food
• beef
• instant pot
• stew
• dinner
• dairy-free