Instant Pot Beef and Barley Stew
![Instant Pot Beef and Barley Stew instant pot beef and barley stew](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/instant-pot-beef-and-barley-stew-1602880638.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=640:*)
Butternut squash adds a sweet richness to this crowd-pleasing winter comfort food.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 55 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 485
Ingredients
- 1 lb.
beef chuck, well trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp.
olive oil
- 1
large onion, chopped
- 4
cloves garlic, smashed
- 8
sprigs thyme, plus leaves for serving
Kosher salt and pepper
- 1
12-oz bottle beer
- 1/2
medium butternut squash (1 pound), peeled and seeded, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3
medium carrots (about 12 ounces), sliced
- 3 c.
no-salt-added beef broth
- 1 c.
pearled barley
Directions
- Step 1Set Instant Pot to Sauté. In a medium bowl, toss beef with flour. Add olive oil to Instant Pot, then cook beef until browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
- Step 2Add onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in beer. Press Cancel.
- Step 3Return beef to pot along with squash, carrots, beef stock, and barley. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure 16 minutes. Use quick-release method to release pressure. Serve sprinkled with additional thyme if desired.
Nutritional Info (per serving): About 485 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 35 g protein, 490 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
![Prepared dishes on a blue background for Good Housekeeping Best Meal Delivery Services Testing prepared dishes on a blue background for good housekeeping best meal delivery services testing](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ghk-testing-092822-443-1666821473.jpg?crop=0.668xw:1.00xh;0.332xw,0&resize=360:*)
The Best Meal Delivery Services
![bowls of hearty fall soup three bowls of hearty fall soup with avocado, beans, and carrots](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ghk020117ykslowcookersfeat05-1568297102.png?crop=0.582xw:0.873xh;0.125xw,0&resize=360:*)
How to Make the Most of Your Farmers' Market Haul
![Air Fryer Squash Soup a bowl of butternut squash fall soup with slices of bread on the side](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/air-fryer-squash-soup-1658506907.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=360:*)
40 Amazing Fall Soup Recipes to Try Now
![Butter Bean Salad with Herby Vinaigrette butter bean salad with herby vinaigrette](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/butter-bean-salad-with-herby-vinaigrette-666727a5cc9ee.jpg?crop=0.843xw:0.562xh;0.0705xw,0.171xh&resize=360:*)
60 Healthy Side Dishes for Any Occasion
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below