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Instant Pot Beef and Vegetables

Instant Pot Beef and Vegetables: Easy One-Pot Dinner for Busy Nights


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

This Instant Pot Beef and Vegetables recipe delivers a quick, comforting one‑pot dinner packed with tender smoked beef, sweet carrots, peas, and green beans simmered in a fragrant thyme‑infused broth. Ready in under an hour, it offers balanced nutrition, vibrant color, and minimal cleanup—perfect for busy families or meal‑preppers seeking hearty flavor without fuss. Serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for added texture!!!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound beef, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté, add oil and heat.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Add beef, season, and brown.
  4. Add broth, stir.
  5. Place vegetables on top, do not stir.
  6. Seal lid, pressure cook 15 minutes high.
  7. Natural release 10 minutes, then quick release.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor
  • deglaze with a splash of grape juice after sautéing aromatics. Adjust seasoning after cooking if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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