Hi There! For the very first recipe of 2024, I decided to go for a hearty, flavorful, juicy Instant Pot Beef and Gravy recipe.

Easy-to-make, hassle-free and comforting, this dish will become one of your go-to dinner meals.

Why You Should Make this Instant Pot Beef and Gravy

If you own an Instant Pot or a crockpot, you probably enjoy hearty and lazy meals. This Instant Pot Beef and Gravy is no different. It does not require the whole day to cook nor a long list of ingredients, it involves a few steps and can virtually be paired with anything from mash potatoes, greens, broccoli, rice or even pasta.

The honey and the beer add a sweet and tangy flavor, but do not worry: the alcohol evaporates during the cooking process, so the recipe is totally suitable for the whole family.

Cut of Beef

The ideal cut for this Instant Pot Beef and Gravy is Chuck Steak (“paleron” in French), also called Chuck Roast, as it is the cut used for Chuck Pot Roasts, or Gravy Beef. It is a popular cut suited for longer cooking times.

What You Need to Make this Instant Pot Beef and Gravy

Appliances/Tools

Instant Pot: well, obviously. I own an Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 8-quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker but you can use any 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot for this dish.

Hand Blender or Mixer: I do not like biting into chunks of food in my gravy, hence why, once I am done cooking the meat, I remove the meat from the pot and then blend the broth, so that I can lock in all the flavor from the aromatics and vegetables without having to physically feel them.

Ingredients

Beef: the perfect cut for longer cooking times is Chuck Steak.

Salt and Pepper: I use a combination of White Pepper and Pink Peppercorn Pepper for increased flavor, but whichever pepper you have at home will do.

Celery and Carrots: the carrots should be peeled unless organic.

Shallots: they are milder and sweeter in taste than regular yellow onions.

Garlic: peeled or even unpeeled, if you do not mind spending extra time removing the peels later.

Beef Broth: I make mine by hydrating and dissolving bouillon cubes, but homemade or store bought stock will also do. I use it to deglaze the pot after searing the meat.

Beer: yes, you read that right! I used a Belgian beer, the red Kastel, for this recipe: it brings sweet and fruity flavor. Just keep in mind that, as beer cooks, its flavor becomes stronger and its bitterness might overpower the general taste, hence why you should always use more broth than beer.

Butter and Flour: I combine melted butter and flour and then add it to the gravy to thicken it.

How to Cook Instant Pot Beef and Gravy

Step 1: Cut the meat into cubes (or ask your butcher to cut a large chunk into cubes). Season with salt and pepper on each side.

Step 2: Turn on the Instant Pot. Press the Saute button and set to high. Heat up two tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 3: Add pieces of beef and sear until browned on both sides. Remove the meat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4: Add the shallot, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Slowly add ½ of the broth. Deglaze and scrap the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add in the tomato paste and remainder of the broth. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add the meat back in.

Step 7: Add the beer, honey, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 8: Stir and close the lid. Press the Pressure Cook button and set on High. Cook for 50 minutes. Release the Pressure valve.

Step 9: Remove the lid. Remove the meat. Blend everything with the hand blender.

Step 10: Press the Saute button and set to high. Pour in the blended sauce. In a small cup, whisk the butter and flour. Add the mix to the gravy. Stir and cook to desired thickeness.

Serving Suggestions

I like to keep it traditional by pairing it with mash potatoes (I use my Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes). This dish also goes very well with steamed/sautéed greens such as broccoli, green beans, spinach but also with rice or pasta.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

What I love about this Instant Pot Beef and Gravy is how well it freezes and how well it tastes reheated.

Freezer: once completely cool, transfer the beef and gravy into separate freezer safe bags.

Refrigerator: it can be stored for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.

Reheating: on the stove, in a pan, or in the microwave with a couple of tablespoons of water.

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