This Healthy Instant Pot Beef and White Bean Stew delivers a powerhouse of nutrition and convenience: tender beef stew meat, protein-rich white beans, and a colorful mix of vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peas, green beans, onions, and garlic) simmer in an herb‑infused broth for a deeply satisfying, wholesome meal. Thanks to one‑pot pressure cooking, you get fork‑tender results fast with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights and make‑ahead meal prep. The white beans add filling fiber while the variety of root and garden vegetables brings antioxidants and essential vitamins; finishing with fresh greens boosts micronutrients for a truly balanced bowl. Flavor‑builders like tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of red wine vinegar create a rich, savory base without compromising on health, making this stew an ideal high‑protein, high‑fiber comfort food the whole family will love.
Healthy Instant Pot Beef and White Bean Stew
Ingredients
Method
- Soak dried white bean in water for at least 1 hour, prefer overnight.
- Heat oven to 425F. Wash potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add to a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through.
- Place a paper towel on a plate then add the beef stew on top. Sprinkle with salt and lit sit for 60 minutes to dry the meat surface.
- Instant Pot - sauté heat setting or cast iron Dutch Oven. Just before it starts to smoke from the heat, add the beef tallow. Then add the beef stew meat with plenty of space (crowding the meat will cause it to steam). Sear the meat for 90 seconds on 2 or 3 sides. Do not move the meat during these 90 seconds. Want dark brown / nearly black patches. The inside of the meat should still be very undercooked. Remove from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- Add red wine vinegar and worcheshire sauce to deglaze the pot. Add this juice to the cooked beef stew meat.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and chili. Saute about 3 minutes.
- Add celery, garlic,
- To the Instant Pot, add water, soaked beans, frozen beans, frozen green beans, canned tomatoes, and Bouillon. Place the lid on and pressure cook for 20 minutes.
- Release the pressure. Add parsley, meat, and potatoes. Place the lid on and pressure cook for another 10 minutes. Remember the collagen in the meat only melts at low heat over time.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a sauce pan, over low heat, add minced garlic and ginger with olive oil. Warm for 1 minute, just until fragrant (do not brown).
- Add anchovies, stir gently until they melt into the oil. About 1 minute.
- Build the sauce by adding the remaining ingredients. Bring to a very gentle simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
- For a smooth finish, blend with an immersion blender.
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Costco Beef Tallow is $13.99 for 28 oz (2 jars of 14 oz each) with a $4 rebate (January 2026).
Diced Tomatoes from Winco (January 2026)
Equipment
Tramontina 7 quart Dutch Oven from Sam's Club for $53.96 (January 2026) or at www.tramontina.com for $59.95 plus shipping. Costco sells the both a 4 qt and 6 qt Dutch Oven for $69.99 (January 2026) or at www.tramontina.com for $99.95 plus shipping.
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