Easy Instant Pot Stew (paleo, gluten-free)
Fall is just around the corner and it’s getting to be that time again…you know, the time to cozy up with a warm bowl of stew! Mmmmmmmm. I love stews. Don’t you? They are so so easy to make, first of all. I mean, the hardest part is chopping veggies, and really that’s meditative to me. It’s a time to stop everything else that I’m doing and just be present (because if I’m not present I might end up with half a finger). They are also delicious, and really hard to mess up. If you’re using good quality grass-fed or pastured meats and local organic veggies you really can’t go wrong. It’s actually amazing to me. You can literally just throw the meat and veggies into a pot with a liquid and they create this magical delicious meal. And then…the Instant Pot. Well, you know how in love I am with my Instant Pots. Yes, I have four. And yes, I use them all all the time. Anything you put into an Instant Pot turns into this melt in your mouth perfection of a meal in no time. And the Instant Pot is so smart it actually holds nutrient quality better than any other form of cooking! I could go on…but I won’t. But seriously, get your Instant Pot now, and if you already have one, make it handy.
Here is a recipe you can make that’ll last at least a few days, and only takes an hour from start to finish (and only about 10 minutes of that is prep time)! I always encourage you to get creative too – use veggies that you love, and use a LOT of them! Let me tell you how power-packed this recipe is. First you have all of the nutrients that occur naturally in grass-fed beef and organic local vegetables, but you also have the therapeutic, anti-inflammatory benefits of garlic and ginger in there too! In addition, I always, always use homemade bone broth, which supports the immune system and aids in healing the gut. To add a healthy fat, and creaminess, to this, I use canned organic coconut milk, from a bpa-free can, and unsweetened without any additives or anything else. Alright, not you must be convinced, so without further ado:
Easy Instant Pot Stew (paleo, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2lb grass fed stew beef
- 1lb grass fed ground beef
- 3c bone broth (homemade is hands down the best choice, but in a pinch you can use an organic brand like this)
- 1 can organic coconut milk
- 4-6c chopped veggies (heres where you can get creative! I like carrots, radishes, onions, and celery)
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 inch ginger root, diced
- 2tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Parsley (opt)
- Avocado (opt)
Directions
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Place beef in bottom of pot.
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Throw chopped veggies (including garlic and ginger) on top of beef.
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Pour broth and coconut milk over beef and veggies.
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Add spices and bay leaf.
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Turn knob to “Sealed” on Instant Pot and press the “Beef/Stew” button. That’s it.
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Top with avocado and/or herbs if you like.
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Eat – and share.
Please try this recipe – it seriously will become a fast staple this fall and winter in your house! When you use the ingredients I recommend, this is packed with nutritional benefits, and will even help stave off any nasty cold-weather bugs! Enjoy!