Instant Pot Beef and Potato Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A rich and hearty curry with tender beef and potatoes cooked quickly in an Instant Pot. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, potatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 large, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• for serving steamed basmati rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 large diced potatoes, 1 cup coconut milk, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Seal Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
6. Step 6: Open lid and stir curry. Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro alongside steamed basmati rice.